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Music quiz
Term | Definition |
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Pitch | The degree of highness or lowness of a tone |
Duration (Rhythm) | Length of time a note lasts for |
Dynamics | Express how loud or quiet the music should be played ( also known as the volume). |
Tempo | The speed at which the beat or steady pulse of the music occurs. The tempo is where you would most likely tap your foot, bang your head, or dance. |
Timbre | Characteristic quality of a sound ( not counting pith and loudness) which make it unique. |
Texture | How the melody, rhythm and harmony are combined to create the overall quality of a piece of music. |
Form/structure | The arrangement of phrases a piece of music. |