I've got rhythm
This is the regular "pulse" found in a song.
What is beat?
How high or low a note sounds
What is pitch?
The structure of music is defined by this.
What is form?
The consistency or layering of musical sounds.
What is texture?
The volume, or louds and softs, in music.
What is dynamics?
This word describes the organization of time in music.
What is rhythm?
A sequence of single notes that are musically satisfying is called this. It may be supported by harmony.
What is melody?
The sound of a ukulele is very different from the sound of a violin, and creates very different feelings. There is a special term for this difference in sounds.
What is timbre?
A simple melody with no harmony and no layers is this texture.
What is monophonic?
Dynamics are used by composers to create this.
What is contrast, interest, or emotion?
This is the word for the speed of the beat, usually given in beats per minute (bpm).
What is tempo?
When we hear two or more notes/pitches sounding at the same time.
What is harmony ?
Timbre, in music, refers to the unique ___________ of an instrument.
What is sound/tone?
Most music, such as pop music, rap music, and any music where a melody is supported by a harmony are this texture.
What is homophonic texture?
Celebration and enjoyment are represented by this dynamic in music. So is anger.
What is loud (forte)?
Rhythm is made up of a combination of notes and these, which are notations that call for the performer to not make a sound.
What are rests?
Pitches that are perceived to sound bad together. The opposite of consonant.
What is dissonant?
These are the primary structural elements of form. List one of the three.
What are repetition, contrast, and variation?
Gregorian chant and unison singing, even though there may be many voices all singing together, are this texture.
What is monophonic texture?
Music that is gentle or relaxed usually has this dynamic.
What is quiet (piano)?
"Meter" is another word for this device that tells you how many beats are in one measure.
What is a time signature?
List three of the major pitch "voices".
What is soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, or bass?
Another way to talk about timbre is to use visual arts. List at least two timbre descriptions of music.
What is light, dark, bright, airy, heavy, color, etc?
All musical "rounds" and songs with two independent melodies are this texture.
What is polyphonic texture?
Dynamics are written in this language.
What is Italian?