Elements of Music
A note or tone which produces sound
Pitch
A steady pulse marking time
Beat
The notes in a musical composition that produce a distinct musical phrase or idea are called...
The melody
What is it called when two or more notes are playing together?
Harmony
How high or low a musical note sounds
Pitch
Which word describes music that is played at a "rapid tempo"
Presto
Which element of music describes the quality of sound produced by a particular instrument or voice
Timbre
Which element of music is the equivalent of a musical sentence?
Phrasing
Crescendo describes music that....
Gradually gets louder
Which element of music describes the audible, visual, or mental marking of the divisions of music
Beat
Which element of music describes the combination of melodies, harmonies, and rhythms to determine the overall quality of the sound in a piece?
Texture
Which element of music "makes us dance"?
Rhythm!
Which word describes music that is played at a quick and lively Tempo?
Allegro
Which word describes "medium soft" dynamics
Mezzo piano
The soundtrack or score of a movie making you feel sad is an example of...
Catharsis