Elements of Music

Which of these is NOT one of the major elements of music?

• Texture

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Conductor

Which of these is one of the major elements of music?

• Instruments

• Harmony

• Renaissance

• Swing

Which of these is one of the major elements of music?

• Popular Music

• Texture

• Improvisation

• Ragtime

What is harmony?

• A tune

• Two or more notes sounding together

• A combination of long and short note patterns

• A steady beat

What is melody?

• A tune

• Two or more notes sounding together

• A combination of long and short note patterns

• A steady beat

What is rhythm?

• A tune

• Two or more notes sounding together

• A combination of long and short note patterns

• A steady beat

What is tempo?

• Speed of music

• The way music is shaped

• A steady beat

Phrasing in music refers to:

• Speed of music

• The way music is shaped

• A steady beat

Texture in music refers to:

• How "thick or thin" music sounds

• The way music is shaped

• A steady beat

Why would a composer use different textures?

• To create different moods

• Because music is random

• All texture is the same