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Pitch

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The perceived highness or lowness of a sound, determined by its frequency.

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Rhythm

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The organization of music in time, including patterns of beats and accents.

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Beat

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The steady pulse that underlies most music.

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Tempo

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The speed at which a piece of music is played.

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Meter

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The pattern of emphasis imposed on beats, commonly classified as duple, triple, or quadruple.

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Harmony

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The combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously to produce chords.

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Chords

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A group of three or more notes played together.

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Keys

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A set of musical notes based on a particular scale, forming the harmonic basis of a piece.

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Melody

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A sequence of musical notes arranged in a way that is musically satisfying.

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Form (Music)

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The structure of a musical composition, including how different sections are arranged.