Music Terminology – Study Guide

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Fill in the blank: The three main elements of music are ______, harmony, and rhythm.

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melody

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Fill in the blank: ______ is the beat or pattern of sound in time.

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Rhythm

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Fill in the blank: In rock and roll, ______ is carried by the singer or lead guitar.

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melody

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Fill in the blank: In rock and roll, harmony comes from backing vocals and chords on ______/piano.

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guitar

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Fill in the blank: In rock and roll, rhythm is driven by the drum beat, bass line, and ______ strumming patterns.

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guitar

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What is the definition of 'Timbre'?

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sound quality (tone color)

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What is the definition of 'Monophonic'?

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one melody, no chords

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What is the definition of 'Homophonic'?

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melody with chords

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What is the definition of 'Polyphonic'?

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two or more melodies at once

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What is the definition of 'Tempo'?

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speed of the music