Elements of Music

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Elements of Music 1. Rhythm- This is the' overall movement or swing and is considered the most essential element of music. Rhythm includes: Meter - which means measure of rhythmic unit. Tempo - refers to the movement of music whether fast 'or slow.

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TEMPO Lento — very slow (40–60 bpm) Largo — very slow (40–60 bpm), like lento Adagio — slow and stately (66–76 bpm) Andante — at a walking pace (76–108 bpm) Andantino – slightly faster than andante Moderato — moderately (101-110 bpm) Allegretto — moderately fast Allegro — fast, quickly and bright (120–139 bpm) 8/18/12

Let us sing! PAA TUHOD BALIKAT ULO PAA TUHOD BALIKAT ULO PAA TUHOD BALIKAT ULO MAGPALAKPAKAN TAYO.

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Let us sing! Bayang Magiliw Perlas ng Silanganan, Alab ng puso Sa dibdib mo’y buhay. Lupang hinirang, Duyan ka ng magiting, Sa manlulupig, ‘Di ka pasisiil. Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw, May dilag ang tula at awit Sa paglayang minamahal. 8/18/12

Elements of Music 2. Melody- is the succession of musical sounds or tones in an orderly manner. Tone - is a sound in music which designates the pitch and depends on the vibration rate per second.

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Elements of Music 3. Dynamics- This means the force or percussive effects, degree of loudness and softness. Forte means loud, mezzo-forte very loud, piano- soft and pianissimo very soft.

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dynamics Forte--f,ff,fff-loud Piano--p,pp,ppp-very soft Mezzo---mf,mp--medium Crescendo--gradually louder Decrescendo,diminuendo-gradually softer

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Elements of Music 4. Harmony- This is the simultaneous sounding of two or more tones.

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Elements of Music 5. Texture- This refers to the number of tones one is expected to apprehend simultaneously.

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Texture (layer) Monophonic: a single unaccompanied melody line Polyphonic: two or more independent melody lines happening simultaneously Homophonic: melody plus accompaniment

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Elements of Music 6. Color- This is the result of the difference in timbre or quality of tone in a variety of voices and instruments.

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Elements of Music 7. Style- This refers to the composer's or singer's way of doing his part. This is the result of his temperament.

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The Media of Music 1. The vocal media- The most natural form of music is the song produced by the human voice. It is the most personal and direct of all musical instruments. The human voice is considered the oldest but still the most popular of all instruments.

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Classification of human voice a. Soprano - high register female voice b. Mezzo-soprano - medium register female voice c. Alto or contralto -low register female d. Tenor - high register male voice c. Baritone - mediumregister male voice f. Bass- low register male voice

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CAN YOU CLASSIFY THEIR VOICES?

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Classification of voices according to the timbre or quality of sound a. The coloratura soprano - is the highest and lightest of all voice. b. The lyric soprano- sings less ornamented music, is less high and flute like. c. The dramatic soprano- is heavier than the lyric soprano and can convey intense emotions in dramatic situations.

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Classification of voices according to the timbre or quality of sound d. The mezzo-soprano- This voice is between the soprano and contralto in . range and quality. e. The contralto- This voice is low and qualitatively rich. f. The tenor- The highest type of voice in men.

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Classification of voices according to the timbre or quality of sound g. The lyric-tenor- similar to lyric-soprano, this voice is particularly suited to sweet melodies. h. The dramatic-tenor- similar to dramaticsoprano, this voice is heavier than the lyric tenor, and could convey intense emotions in dramatic situations.

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Classification of voices according to the timbre or quality of sound i. The baritone - is between tenor and bass. j. The bass- the lowest and deepest in quality.

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The Media of Music 2. The Instrumental Media- musical instrument are mechanisms which are able to generate musical vibrations and wafts them into the air. The various musical instruments are the means by which the composer communicates to the listener, they are mediums of expression.

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TYpes of Musical Instruments 1. Stringed instruments

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TYpes of Musical Instruments 2. Blown instruments

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TYpes of Musical Instruments 3. Percussion instruments

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