Non-Western Music (The Elements of Music)

What is the definition of Non-Western Music?

What is the main reason why some music is called as "Non" Western music?

• It came from Asia

• It was made before 19th century

• It came from outside of Europe

• It is a traditional music

How many elements of music we have learned this term?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Check one that is not included in the elements of music.

• Melody

• Harmony

• Technique

• Form

Rhythm is the element "time" of music. Which one from these options are part of Rhythm?

• Motives, Progression, Meter

• Duration, Dynamics, Speed

• Accent, Piano, Forte

• Beat, Tempo, Duration

Harmony is the verticalization of pitch, and melody is the linear/horizontal presentation of pitch. Which one from these options are part of Harmony in music?

• Chord, Tonality, Progression

• Consonance, Disjunct, Conjunct

• Range, Motives, Phrases

• Key, Phrases, Dissonance

Which one from these options are part of Melody in music?

• Chord, Tonality, Progression

• Consonance, Disjunct, Conjunct

• Range, Motives, Phrases

• Key, Phrases, Dissonance

All musical aspects relating to the relative loudness (or quietness) of music fall under the general element of (a)  

"Non-Western music (especially African) can make greater and more creative use of Rhythm than Western idioms".

Explain it with your own words and give an example.

"Non-Western music rarely uses dynamics as an independent concept. Changes in loudness/quietness occur by increasing/decreasing the number of performers."

Explain it with your own words and give an example.