Musical Elements Review

Which element of music means the speed of the beat?

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Tempo

This refers to the layers in music. We often describe it as thick and thin.

• Texture

• Melody

• Tone Color

When to or more notes sound at the same time this is created.

• Timbre

• Harmony

• Rhythm

A series of pitches that move up or down or stay the same creates a...

• Melody

• Beat

• Harmony

The steady pulse of the music is called the?

• Beat

• Allegro

• Rhythm

Piano, forte, and crescendo are all words that deal with what element of music?

• Melody

• Tempo

• Dynamics

The long and short sounds and silences that make up music are called?

• Rhythm

• Form

• Melody

The unique sounds made by different instruments and voices is called?

• Harmony

• Timbre

• Melody

Which of these is not a word that describes tempo?

• Allegro

• Adagio

• Mezzo-piano

This refers to the structure or how a piece of music is put together.

• Form

• Rhythm

• Beat