This document defines and describes several key musical elements and concepts. It explains that melody is the sequence of single notes in a piece of music, while harmony is the simultaneous sounding of two or more notes. Rhythm provides the pulse and is defined by elements like the beat, tempo, and meter. Dynamics refer to the loudness and softness of music. Timbre is the quality of sound produced by different instruments. Texture describes whether the music has one or multiple melodic lines sounding together. Form and structure relate to how the music is arranged.

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.

10. MONOPHONIC/ monophony
Mono= one
Phonic=sound
One Sound
Three Basic

11. HOMOPHONIC/ homophony
 Homo means same and phony means sound
 It has melody
 and musical
accompaniment
Three Basic

12. POLYPHONIC/ polyphony
 two or more melodic contours or lines are
playing simultaneously
Three Basic

13. Basic structure or arrangement of music