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1. Rhythm

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• is the flow or movement of music through time.
a.) Tempo - pertains to the speed of the music (fast or slow)
b.) Beat - refers to the steady and regular pulse in music.

2. Dynamics
• refers to the softness and loudness of music.
• used by composers to express how they want their audience to feel or
to convey the mood of the piece through volume and intensity.

3. Timbre
• also known as “tone color”,
• the unique quality of sound.

4. Melody
• pertains to a series of notes together.
• it is the tune of a musical piece.
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5. Harmony
• is the sound of two or more notes heard at the same time. It is when sounds form a cohesive whole.
• created when all those notes are heard simultaneously.

6. Texture
• is the layers of musical sounds.

Three kinds:
a.) Monophonic
• pertains to a piece that has a single melody and has no harmony.

b.) Homophonic
• is the most common among the three because it refers to a piece that has melody and harmony.

c.) Polyphonic
• refers to playing various melodies at once.
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1. Soprano
• Is the highest of all vocal pitches. it is sung by females.
2. Mezzo-soprano
• Is the pitch in between soprano and alto.
3. Alto
• Is just below soprano and also sung by females.
4. Tenor
• Is the highest pitch for a male voice.
5. Baritone
• Is the pitch in between tenor and bass.
6. Bass
• Is the lowest pitch in a chorus and sung by males.
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1. Pop
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• Catchy melodies, memorable hooks, and accessible lyrics characterize pop music, which often
dominates the mainstream charts.

2. Rock
• Characterized by electric guitars, drums, and often passionate vocals, rock music encompasses
a wide range of subgenres like classic rock, alternative rock, and hard rock.

3. Hip-hop/Rap
• Featuring rhythmic beats, spoken word delivery, and often socially conscious lyrics, hip-hop and
rap music originated from African American communities and have become globally influential.
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4. Electronic/Dance
• Known for its synthesized sounds, repetitive beats, and emphasis on rhythm, electronic
and dance music is popular in clubs and festivals worldwide.

5. Country
• Rooted in American folk music, country music often features acoustic instruments like
guitars and banjos, with themes ranging from love and heartbreak to rural life.