Elements of Music By: Montana Miracle

Pitch  The highness or lowness of a tone.  The position of a note determines the element of music.  It may be high like a tinkling bell or low like the sound of a cannon firing.

Rhythm The element of music that deals with the beat or pulse of notes. This element of music has probably made you tap your toes or clap your hands.

Melody An element of music that deals with the organized progression of single tones and pitches.

Timbre Timbre often referred to as tone quality. The quality of a sound that distinguishes one instrument or voice from another.

Dynamics Dynamics are the element of music relating to the degree of intensity or loudness in musical tones.

Tempo Tempo is the rate of speed of a piece of music. A metronome is used to keep this musical element. If the tempo is slow it is called adagio and if it is very fast it is called presto. i

Harmony  This element of music occurs when multiple tones are played or sung at the same time  It deals with blending chords to please the listener’s ear.

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