Music Elements Flashcard (M6)

Front

Which of these words means "speed of the beat?"

Back

Tempo

Front

Which of these terms means "volume of the music?"

Back

Dynamics

Front

Time Signatures tell us...

Back

How the beats are grouped.

Front

Which term describes the length of notes or rests?

Back

Rhythms

Front

Which term describes how the sections of the music are organized?

Back

Form

Front

The PITCHES on the left side of a xylophone or piano are...

Back

Lower

Front

Which musical element describes how the sections of a piece or song are organized?

Back

FORM

Front

What is the most common FORM for popular songs, which can also be represented as ABA'BCB?

Back

Verse-Chorus Form

Front

What is the musical element that describes the overall harmony, mood, and emotional tone of the music?

Back

TONALITY

Front

Which TONALITY usually sounds bright, happy, or funny?

Back

Major