Musical Elements KS3 ReCap

What is harmony?

• The tune

• The sound layers

• The notes or chords that accompany the tune

• How high or low the notes are

Which is an example of the TEXTURE changing?

• A guitar plays a solo and then the bass and drumkit come in.

• All of the instruments play loudly, then softly.

• The flute plays high notes and the trombone plays low notes.

• The guitarist uses a wah-wah pedal.

How can you change the DYNAMICS when performing a piece of music?

• Play the piece at the same speed throughout.

• Play notes that are high and notes that are low.

• Play notes that are short and detached.

• Play some parts softly and other parts loudly.

Which of these words is an example of Dynamics?

• Staccato

• Accent

• Forte

• Slur

Which is the softest DYNAMIC?

• mezzo forte

• mezzo piano

• pianissimo

• piano

Which is the FASTEST tempo?

• 60 crotchet beats per minute

• 150 crotchet beats per minute

• 100crotchet beats per minute

• 80 crotchet beats per minute

Which of these are examples of musical Structure? (2 answers)

• Binary Form (Section A then Section B)

• Strophic Form (Verse and Chorus)

• Dynamic Contrast

  (Loud and Quiet)

• Tempo Change

  (Allegro then Largo)

What is the meaning of TONALITY?

• Whether it is MAJOR or MINOR

• The speed of the beat

• How loud the music is

• How high the instrument can play

How many notes does a typical chord contain?

What word best describe the TUNE in music...