3. In this lesson we will able to identify the
following:
1. what are the different symbols used in music?
2. how are these symbols used to create music/
How do form, timbre, dynamics, tempo, and texture contribute to musical performance?
4. Lesson 1: A World of Symbols and Concepts
Music is composed of different notes and rest, which when combined, create a melody.
Recognizing notes and rests lets you read, understand, and appreciate music.
A note is written musical symbol used to indicate the duration and pitch of a tone by its shape and
position on the staff.
A rest , on the other hand, is a silence in music for specified duration.
