Music - is an art form whose medium is sound and silence.

The word derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art Music - is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. The word derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art
of the Muses"). of the Muses").

Elements of Music Elements of Music

1. Rhythm- the variation of the accentuation of sounds over time. • The way music is organized in time. 1. Rhythm- the variation of the accentuation of sounds over time. • The way music is organized in time.
• Pulse- (underlying beat) • Pulse- (underlying beat)
• Melodic Rhythm- rhythm of the melody • Melodic Rhythm- rhythm of the melody
• Meter- Beats organized into patterns • Meter- Beats organized into patterns
2. Melody- a series of tones sounding in succession 2. Melody- a series of tones sounding in succession
• Pitch- highness or lowness of a sound • Pitch- highness or lowness of a sound
• Dynamics- refers to the volume of a sound or aspect of the execution of a piece • Dynamics- refers to the volume of a sound or aspect of the execution of a piece
• Timbre- a.k.a Tone color • Timbre- a.k.a Tone color
3. Harmony- the way melodies interact with each other; verticalization of pitch 3. Harmony- the way melodies interact with each other; verticalization of pitch
4. Texture- number of individual musical lines and their relationship 4. Texture- number of individual musical lines and their relationship
• Monophony- music with only one note or no accompaniment • Monophony- music with only one note or no accompaniment
• Homophony- music with 2 or more notes sounding at the same time or chordal accompaniment • Homophony- music with 2 or more notes sounding at the same time or chordal accompaniment
• Polyphony- music with 2 or more notes sounding at the same time or with counterpoint melody. • Polyphony- music with 2 or more notes sounding at the same time or with counterpoint melody.
5. Tempo- Speed or pace of a given piece. These are terms used in tempo: 5. Tempo- Speed or pace of a given piece. These are terms used in tempo:
• Beats per minute (BPM) • Beats per minute (BPM)
• Measure per Minute (MPM) • Measure per Minute (MPM)

Music - is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. The word derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art Music - is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. The word derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; "art
of the Muses"). of the Muses").

Elements of Music Elements of Music

1. Rhythm- the variation of the accentuation of sounds over time. • The way music is organized in time. 1. Rhythm- the variation of the accentuation of sounds over time. • The way music is organized in time.
• Pulse- (underlying beat) • Pulse- (underlying beat)
• Melodic Rhythm- rhythm of the melody • Melodic Rhythm- rhythm of the melody
• Meter- Beats organized into patterns • Meter- Beats organized into patterns
2. Melody- a series of tones sounding in succession 2. Melody- a series of tones sounding in succession
• Pitch- highness or lowness of a sound • Pitch- highness or lowness of a sound
• Dynamics- refers to the volume of a sound or aspect of the execution of a piece • Dynamics- refers to the volume of a sound or aspect of the execution of a piece
• Timbre- a.k.a Tone color • Timbre- a.k.a Tone color
3. Harmony- the way melodies interact with each other; verticalization of pitch 3. Harmony- the way melodies interact with each other; verticalization of pitch
4. Texture- number of individual musical lines and their relationship 4. Texture- number of individual musical lines and their relationship
• Monophony- music with only one note or no accompaniment • Monophony- music with only one note or no accompaniment
• Homophony- music with 2 or more notes sounding at the same time or chordal accompaniment • Homophony- music with 2 or more notes sounding at the same time or chordal accompaniment
• Polyphony- music with 2 or more notes sounding at the same time or with counterpoint melody. • Polyphony- music with 2 or more notes sounding at the same time or with counterpoint melody.
5. Tempo- Speed or pace of a given piece. These are terms used in tempo: 5. Tempo- Speed or pace of a given piece. These are terms used in tempo:
• Beats per minute (BPM) • Beats per minute (BPM)
• Measure per Minute (MPM) • Measure per Minute (MPM)