Music elements

8 Musical Elements and their definition.

1. Dynamics- Varying degrees of volume in

the performance of music.

2. Melody- An organized sequence of single notes.

3. Harmony- The simultaneous sounding of two or more

tones.

4. Rhythm- The combinations of long and short, even or

uneven sounds that convey a sense of movement in
time.

5. Form- The organization and structure of a

composition and the interrelationships of musical
events within the overall structure.

6. Dynamics- Varying degrees of volume in the

performance of music.

7. Tempo- The pace at which music moves according to

the speed of the underlying beat.

8. Timbre- Tone color or quality of sound heard.