Note Value
Note Names
Elements of Music
Musical Texture
100
This type of note is worth one beat.
What is a quarter note?
100
Name the folowing note:
What is C?
100
This musical element is often described as the 'heartbeat' of a song and is defined as the pattern of sounds in music
What is Rhythm
100
This musical texture consists of a single melody. (e.g. a solo instrument, a choir singing in unison, or a simple tune)
What is Monophony?
200
This type of note is worth 2 beats.
What is a half note?
200
Name the following note:
What is B?
200
In music theory, this term refers to the sequential arrangement of notes that form the main tune or voice in a musical composition.
What is melody?
200
This musical texture consists of a melody with an accompaniment, such as background music or harmony.
What is homophony?
300
This type of note is worth four beats.
What is a whole note?
300
Name this note:
What is D?
300
This musical concept refers to the simultaneous combination of notes, often supporting a melody, and is crucial in creating depth and richness in music.
What is harmony?
300
This musical texture consists of a simultaneous variation of a single melody. (e.g. one person singing the melody and another adding ornamentations to the melody)
What is heterophony?
400
This type of note is worth 1/2 a beat.
What is an eighth note?
400
Name this note:
What is F#?
400
In popular and classical music, this term describes the sequence of chords that forms the harmonic foundation of a piece, often represented by Roman numerals.
What are chord progressions?
400
This musical texture consists of multiple melodies being sung or played at the same time. Each part can stand on its own.
What is polyphony?