tempo
adagio, largo
What are slow tempos?
This Italian term means medium loud.
What is mezzo forte?
This prefix means many.
What is poly?
the speed of the beat
What is tempo?
the way lines of music are layered
What is texture?
presto
what is a fast tempo?
This Italian term means very soft.
What is pianissimo?
This texture is one melody without instrumental accompaniment or harmony.
What is monophonic?
how loud or soft to play or sing
What is dynamics?
the unique sound of instruments
What is timbre?
moderato, andante
What are medium tempos?
This Italian term means loud.
What is forte?
This root word means sound.
What is phonic?
the main line or tune
What is melody?
What is rhythm?
allegro, vivace
What are fast tempos?
This Italian term means gradually softer.
What is decrescendo?
This texture is many melodies playing at the same time.
What is polyphonic?
supporting lines in music
What is harmony?
gradually faster
What is accelerando?
lento
What is a slow tempo?
This Italian term means gradually louder.
What is crescendo?
This texture has one melody with supporting harmony.
What is homophonic?
organization of sections of music
What is form?
gradually slower
What is ritardando?