2. “tune” succession of pitches.
It is the organized sequence (horizontal) of single
notes.
PITCH- highness or lowness of sound
3. The vertical arrangement of sound in a musical piece.
The simultaneous sounding of two or more notes.
This element can refer to the chords produced, the
accompaniment styles, and the countermelodies.
4. Rhythm is time element of music. It serves as
the pulse of the musical composition.
5. Three Components:
BEAT- the basic rhythmic unit of a measure, or bar.
TEMPO- is the speed of the beat.
METER- composes of time signature is the combination of
strong beats (accent) and weak beats.
6. Types of Tempo
LARGO- very, very slow
LENTO- very slow
ANDANTE- slow
ALLEGRO- brisk, lively, bright
VIVACE- lively, fast
PRESTO- very fast
ACCELERANDO- gradually becoming fast
RITARDANDO- gradually becoming slow
7. softness and loudness of music.This can be gradual
(crescendo and decrescendo) or sudden / abrupt.
Dynamics in music suggests the emotional aspect of
the composition. Soft music
suggests themes such as love while loud or strong
music suggests bravery or war.
8. is the sound quality, or tone quality, of a note
played on a particular musical instrument.
VOCAL TIMBRE- sound quality or tone color.
MALE VOICE FEMALE VOICE
Tenor Soprano
Baritone Mezzo-soprano
Bass Alto
9. is all about the thickness of the sound.
It has three basic texture: monophonic,
homophonic & polyphonic.