The pattern of regular or irregular pulses caused in music by strong and weak beats Rhythm
A short, rhythmical song, in which several voices enter at equally spaced intervals of time Round
Standard of measure in musical time. One beat lasts until the next begins. Beat
Part of a staff set off by bar lines. Measure
Five parallel, equidistant lines with spaces in between Staff
The higher notes Line notes = EGBDF Space notes = FACE Treble Clef
The lower notes Line notes = GBDFA Space notes = ACEG Bass Clef
The degree of height or depth to a tone or sound Pitch
Gradual, steady increase of sound or force. Crescendo
Gradual, steady decrease in loudness or force. Diminuendo
Characteristic rate, rhythm, or pattern of music. Tempo
Two numbers at the beginning of the staff; top number tells how many beats per measure; bottom tells which kind of note gets one beat. Time Signature
Vertical lines placed in a staff to mark off measures. Bar Lines
Basic grouping of beats. Meter