elements of music Flashcards
1
Q
relative highness or lowness of a tone
A
pitch
2
Q
loudness or softness of a sound
A
volume
3
Q
length of time during which a sound is produced
A
duration
4
Q
quality of a sound that makes it distinct from other sounds
A
timbre
5
Q
consistent pattern or succession of identical sounds
A
rhythm
6
Q
series of consecutive tones that vary in pitch and duration but form a line of individual significance and expressive value
A
melody
7
Q
simultaneous sounding of two or more tones
A
harmony
8
Q
number of tones expected to be apprehended simultaneously (monophony, polyphony, homophony)
A
texture
9
Q
overall organization of composition
A
form
