Elements of Music

Front

How loud or soft music is played

Back

dynamics

Front

A series of pitches that form a tune

Back

Melody

Front

This symbol means "to gradually get louder." What is the correct term?

Back

crescendo

Front

This symbol means "very soft." What is the correct Italian term for this dynamic marking?

Back

pianissimo

Front

This symbol means "soft." What is the correct Italian term for this dynamic marking?

Back

piano

Front

This symbol means "loud." What is the correct Italian term for this dynamic marking?

Back

forte

Front

This symbol means "very loud." What is the correct Italian term for this dynamic marking?

Back

fortissimo

Front

This symbol means "to gradually get softer." What is the correct Italian term for this symbol?

Back

decrescendo

Front

How the melody is supported.

Back

Harmony

Front

This is the term to describe what instruments or voices are used to make the music.

Back

Performing Media