Texture
Beat or Pulse
Meter
Tempo
•Conjunct (close)
•Disjunct (skip)
•Organization
•Verse & chorus (bridge)
•ABA / Rondo / …
• 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
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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.
HOMOPHONIC:
Melody and chords
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MONOPHONIC: Chant
Unison - no accompaniment
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Texture
• 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
Texture
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POLYPHONIC:
Two or more melodies
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