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Beat or Pulse Meter Tempo Beat or Pulse Meter Tempo
Conjunct (close) Disjunct (skip) Conjunct (close) Disjunct (skip)
Organization Verse & chorus (bridge) ABA / Rondo / … Organization Verse & chorus (bridge) ABA / Rondo / …
Consonance Dissonance Major Minor Consonance Dissonance Major Minor
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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. Largo Adagio Andante Vivace | | | | | | | | | | | |||||
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.
The degrees of volume (loudness and softness) in music.
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 MONOPHONIC: Chant Unison - no accompaniment HOMOPHONIC: Melody and chords POLYPHONIC: Two or more melodies
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