6th Grade General Music Terms

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Melody

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A sequence of notes that is musically satisfying.

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• Harmony

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The simultaneous combination of different musical notes played together.

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• Rhythm

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The pattern of beats in music.

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• Tempo

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The speed at which a piece of music is played.

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• Dynamics

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The variation in loudness and intensity.

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• Pitch

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The highness or lowness of a sound.

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• Scale

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A series of musical notes arranged in ascending or descending order.

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• Notation

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To represent music in written form.

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• Instrumentation

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The particular grouping of instruments that a piece is written for.

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• Genre

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A specific type of music characterized by similar styles and themes.