Five Elements of Music
Tempo Dynamics Rhythm Melody Form Harmony Expressive Elements Timbre Texture
Beat or Pulse Meter Tempo Rhythm Beat or Pulse Meter Tempo
Melody Conjunct (close) Disjunct (skip)
Verse & chorus (bridge) ABA / Rondo / … Form Organization Verse & chorus (bridge) ABA / Rondo / …
Harmony Consonance Dissonance Major Minor
Expressive Elements Timbre or Tone Color Tempo Dynamics Texture
| | | | | | | | | | | ||||| Tempo Largo Adagio Andante Vivace In musical terminology, tempo (Italian for "time", from Latin Tempus) is the speed or pace of a given piece. It is an extremely crucial element of sound, as it can affect the mood and difficulty of a piece. Tempo Largo Adagio Andante Vivace | | | | | | | | | | | |||||
Timbre Synonymous with Tone Color. The acoustical properties of a specific instrument or voice which contribute to its distinctive sound. For example, a flute has a different timbre than a clarinet. Timbre
The degrees of volume (loudness and softness) in music. Dynamics Forte Piano
Texture Texture Texture Texture Texture Texture Texture Texture HOMOPHONIC: Melody and chords Texture Texture Texture MONOPHONIC: Chant Unison - no accompaniment The term used to describe the way in which melodic lines are combined, either with or without accompaniment. Types include monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic (contrapuntal). Texture POLYPHONIC: Two or more melodies Texture Texture Texture Texture Texture
Tempo Dynamics Five Elements of Music Rhythm Melody Form Harmony Expressive Elements Tempo Timbre Dynamics Texture