Elements of Music

Which element of music uses the terms loud and soft?

• Rhythm

• Duration

• Pitch

• Dynamics

Define forte.

• Loud

• Soft

• Gradually getting louder

• Gradually getting softer

Define piano.

• Loud

• Soft

• Gradually getting louder

• Gradually getting softer

Which element of music uses the terms fast and slow?

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Pitch

• Duration

Define Adagio.

• Slow

• Walking Pace

• Fast

• Very fast

Define Andante.

• Slow

• Walking pace

• Walking past

• Fast

Define Allegro.

• Slow

• Walking Pace

• Fast

• Very fast

Which element of music refers to the sound quality of an instrument or voice?

• Texture

• Articulation

• Tone Color or Timbre

• Tempo

Which element of music uses the term high and low?

• Pitch

• Texture

• Dynamics

• Duration

Which element in music uses the terms thick and thin?

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Texture

• Tonality