Elements of Music

How many Elements of Music are there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

2 (or more) notes played at the same time.

• Melody

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Tempo

The way a piece of music is organized.

• Structure

• Form

• Melody

• Harmony

The special sound of a voice or instrument.

• Timbre

• Pitch

• Rhythm

• Harmony

The main "tune" of the song.

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Tempo

_______means to perform the music quickly.

• Allegro

• Adagio

• Lento

• Moderato

Sounds that are ordered and organized are called:

• Noise

• Music

• Silence

• Static

The name of the element of music that shows patterns of sounds and silence is:

• melody

• harmony

• rhythm

• tempo

What is the opposite of quiet?

• Soft

• Loud

• Silent

• Calm

What is the term used to describe a material that is easily shaped or molded?

• Soft

• Hard

• Rigid

• Brittle