1. What to Listen for in Music
Aaron Copland

2. SHMRG Sound- Timbre- the color of a sound
Quality of sound ex: soft, harsh
Instruments
Pitches of voices
tenor, alto, soprano, bass
Number of parts (solo, few, many)

3. SHMRG
Harmony-
How the pitches and chords of instruments fit together

4. SHMRG Melody- The part that gets stuck in our head
Motif- a rhythmic pattern of notes that repeat throughout the song

5. SHMRG Rhythm- Measured metrical units
Tempo- The speed of a piece measured in BPM (Beats per Minute)
260BPM is fast
60BPM is slow

6. SHMRG Growth- How it develops (tempo, dynamics)
Dynamic levels (p, F, mp)
The amount instruments that play as the song goes on