Elements of Music
the perceived highness or lowness of a sound
violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, ukulele, etc.
What are strings?
p
what is piano?
forte
What is loud?
the perceived loudness or softness of music
What are dynamics?
Drums, cymbals, xylophone, marimba, tambourine, triangle, etc.
What are percussion?
f
what is forte?
piano
What is soft?
the main succession of pitches and rhythms in a song
What is melody?
Piano, organ, harpsichord, electric piano, keytar, etc.
What are keys?
mp
what is mezzo-piano?
fortissimo
What is very loud?
the pitches and rhythms that complement the melody
What is harmony?
Trumpet, cornet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, etc.
mf
what is mezzo-forte?
pianissimo
What is very soft?
the structured pattern of sounds and silences over time
What is rhythm?
piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, recorder, etc.
What are woodwinds?
ff
What is fortissimo?
mezzo-forte