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A series of single notes that add up to a recognizable whole.
What is melody?
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The varying degrees of loudness and softness in music.
What are dynamics?
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The speed of the beat.
What is tempo?
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The organization of musical elements in time.
What is form?
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The flow of music through time, also defined as the length of tones relative to the beat.
What is rhythm?
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The way chords are constructed and how they follow each other
What is harmony?
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moderately soft
What is mezzo piano?
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largo
What is very slow?
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AB
What is binary form?
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The quality of sound that distinguishes one voice or tone from another.
What is timbre?
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In this key, the music will sound happy.
What is major key?
300
very loud
What is fortissimo?
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moderate speed
What is moderato?
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ABA
What is ternary form?
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Beat, Tempo, and Meter
What are three essential elements of rhythm?
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In this key, the music will sound sad.
What is minor key?
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A gradual increase in dynamics can create this emotion.
What is excitement?
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Faster tempos are associated with this emotion.
What is excitement?
400
ABABCB
What is popular song form?
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A recurring pattern of tension and release.
What is the essence of rhythm?
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These two terms describe harmony that is: a. musically tense and unstable b. musically released and stable
What is: a. dissonance b. consonance
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A gradual decrease in dynamics can create this emotion.
What is calmness?
500
Slower tempos are associated with this emotion.
What is calmness?
500
Altering the form of music can also alter what?
The emotional power and context of the music.
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The timbre of these instruments can be described as: a. rich b. bright
What is the timbre of a: a. tuba b. flute
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