Basics of sound: Element 3 - Dynamics

Open Ended

As you listen to the example, write what kind of scene in a movie/tv show/video game would have quiet music?

Open Ended

What instruments are playing in this example? What instruments normally play loud?

Multiple Choice

As you listen to this sound example of mezzo, can you tell what instrument family the instrument playing is from?

• String

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Percussion

​Describe the melody:

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One the next slide you will listen to a song and write 3-5 sentences using music vocabulary to describe the song.

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Question to consider:

• Were there any ascending or descending line?

• Were there any accelerando or rallentandos in the song?

• Were there any crescendo or decrescendos?​

Open Ended

Write 3-5 sentences describing the song.

Write about: Pitch, Tempo and Dynamics. Use at least 4-6 music vocabulary words.

THINK:

Any ascending or descending line?

Any accelerando or rallentandos in the song?

Any crescendo or decrescendos?​

Open Ended

What music related projects or topics you would be interested in learning about? If you don't have an answer, just write N/A in the box.