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Beat or Pulse
Meter
Tempo
• Conjunct (close)
• Disjunct (skip)
• Organization
• Verse & chorus (bridge)
• ABA / Rondo / …
• Consonance
• Dissonance
• Major
• Minor
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 In musical terminology,
tempo (Italian for "time",
from Latin Tempus) is the speed or pace
of a given piece. It is an extremely crucial
element of sound, as it can affect
the mood and difficulty of a piece.

Largo Adagio Andante Vivace

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Synonymous with Tone Color.
The acoustical properties of a specific
instrument or voice which contribute
to its distinctive sound.
For example, a flute has a different
timbre than a clarinet.
• The degrees of volume
(loudness and softness) in
music.
 HOMOPHONIC:
Melody and chords

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MONOPHONIC: Chant
Unison - no accompaniment
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• The term used to describe the way in
which melodic lines are combined, either
with or without accompaniment. Types
include monophonic, homophonic, and
polyphonic (contrapuntal).
POLYPHONIC:

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Two or more melodies

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