Musical Descriptions and Terms

Rhythm is

• the basis of life.

• music's pattern in time.

• only a beat.

• the circle of life.

Tempo is

• the temperature of music.

• the amount of music.

• the speed of music.

• the creator of music.

Using only one note at a time and is the main part of a song, this is an example of the ________. (one word)

Two or more notes at a time and supports the main part of the song is called:

• Melody

• Texture

• Rhythm

• Harmony

True or False: Instrumentation is the mix of instruments/voices used in a piece of music.

• False

• True

Piano means ________ in dynamics.

Mezzo Piano means ______ ________ for dynamics.

Mezzo Forte means ______ _______ in dynamics

Forte means ______ in dynamics.

Describe Monophonic music.