Beat the steady pulse that moves music Rhythm the long and short sounds made within each beat Dynamics degree of loudness and softness Forte loud Piano soft Timbre tone color/tone quality Melody a sequence of single pitches that is musically satisfying Form overall structure or plan to a piece of music Staff five lines and four spaces; the home of the music Measure the space on a staff between two vertical lines; usually has 4 beats in it Soprano high female voice Alto low female voice Tenor high male voice Bass low male voice Musical Terms
Music Midterm 