Knowledge Organiser Elements of Music

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Pulse

Back

A steady rhythm.

Front

Rhythm

Back

The pattern and space between sounds.

Front

Pitch

Back

The highness or lowness of a sound.

Front

Melody

Back

Combination of pitch and rhythm to make a tune.

Front

Duration

Back

How long or short each sound or note lasts.

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Tempo

Back

The speed of the music (fast/slow).

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Texture

Back

The layers of sound (thick/thin/simple/complex).

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Dynamics

Back

The volume of sounds (loud/quiet).

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Sonority

Back

The type of sound (also called Timbre).

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Structure

Back

The framework of the music.