Chapter 2 Review

Scholars who study the physical and cultural characteristics and social customs

• Psychologists

• Ethnomusicologists

• Anthropologists

• Culturologist

Scholars who study the music of different cultural groups

• Psychologists

• Ethnomusicologists

• Anthropologists

• Culturologist

The performance practices, means, traditions, uses, and beliefs about music of a group of people, either from a specific time or place

• Timbre

• Music Culture

• Culture

• Rhythm

The customs, beliefs, language, arts, and institutions of a group pf people that are learned and transmitted within the group.

• Timbre

• Music Culture

• Culture

• Rhythm

The way the beats or pulses are organized and subdivided

• Timbre

• Music Culture

• Culture

• Rhythm

The distinct tonal quality of an instrument or voice, which is clearly identifiable by the ear. Also known as "tone color."

• Timbre

• Music Culture

• Culture

• Rhythm

A particular type of music with a distinctive form or sound

• Genre

• Musical Style

• Timbre

• Rhythm

A form of expression within a musical genre (also known as a sub-genre)

• Genre

• Musical Style

• Timbre

• Rhythm

Informal music that develops within and is strongly associated with a cultural group or region

• Traditional Msuic

• Classical Music

• Popular Music

Music intended for a wide audience, often featuring prominent melodies

• Traditional Msuic

• Classical Music

• Popular Music