Music Review Elements of Music Rhythm the combination
Music Review
Elements of Music �Rhythm- the combination of long and short sounds and silences.
Elements of Music � Form- How music is constructed or put together.
Elements of Music � Harmony- Two or more notes played or sung at the same time.
Elements of Music � Melody- The main theme to a piece of music.
Elements of Music � Dynamics- The loudness or softness in music.
Elements of Music � Timbre/ Tone Color- The specific sound of an instrument or voice.
Elements of Music � Tempo- The speed of the beat in music.
Purposes of Music � Artistic Expression – Music that is created or performed to express the individual’s feelings.
Purposes of Music � Ceremonial – Music created or performed for a ceremony. �Ex. - Weddings, Graduations, etc.
Purposes of Music � Recreational – Music that is created or performed for fun. �Ex. – radio, CD’s, etc.
Baroque Time Period �Important Composer – Bach �Bach created the Fugue a series of repetitious phrases.
Classical Time Period �Important composers- Haydn, Mozart composed in a very similar style. �Symphony- Four movement work. � 1, Fast exciting work � 2, Slow, Lyrical Movement � 3, Dance like Movement � 4, Allegro (Fast)
Romantic Time Period �Important Composers- Beethoven �Overture- musical piece that introduces a ballet or an opera.
Modern Time Period �Important Composers – Debussy and Ravel �Debussy – Impressionist composer �Ravel- experimented with dynamics in his music, making one piece fit just one dynamic. �Ex: Crescendo, Mezzo Piano
Jazz �Jazz appeared in the Modern time period. Born from the work songs and spirituals of the slaves. �Jazz helped to spawn rock and roll, R & B, and Rap.
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