All musical aspects relating to the relative loudness (or quietness) of music fall under the general element of?

is an ensemble of string instruments with a pick. It originated in Spain but became popular in Philippine folk music after it was introduced in the 19th century.

It plays the main melody in rondalla.

Came from the phrase "kung hindi man" which means "though I am not worthy."

Refers to the number of individual musical lines (melodies) and the relationship these lines have to one another.

It is a name given to several distinct styles, techniques, and forms of music and dance performed even before the Spanish time. It is a popular wedding song in Batangas and in the town of Bulacan.

Is a band that uses improvised instruments made of bamboo. The first bamboo band in the Philippines was formed in 1896.

Also called church music, music written for performance in a religious rite of worship. The term is most commonly associated with the Christian tradition.

Consists of a group of brass and woodwind instrumentalists. It became popular in the 20th century when it was a great honor for an individual to be affiliated with an army band, especially as a conductor.

It plays a counter melody or harmony fill-in for a rondalla.

Was a traditional form of courtship in the Philippines wherein men introduced themselves and/or wooed women by singing underneath her window at night.

These are the Music outside the church.

A song originating among the people of a country or area, passed by oral tradition from one singer or generation to the next.

Tone quality of sound producing instruments or voice.