Music Review

1. Music Review

2. Elements of Music • Rhythm- the combination of long and short sounds and silences.

3. Elements of Music • Form- How music is constructed or put together.

4. Elements of Music • Harmony- Two or more notes played or sung at the same time.

5. Elements of Music • Melody- The main theme to a piece of music.

6. Elements of Music • Dynamics- The loudness or softness in music.

7. Elements of Music • Timbre/ Tone Color- The specific sound of an instrument or voice.

8. Elements of Music • Tempo- The speed of the beat in music.

9. Purposes of Music • Artistic Expression – Music that is created or performed to express the individual’s feelings.

10. Purposes of Music • Ceremonial – Music created or performed for a ceremony. • Ex.- Weddings, Graduations, etc.

11. Purposes of Music • Recreational – Music that is created or performed for fun. • Ex. – radio, CD’s, etc.

12. Baroque Time Period • Important Composer – Bach • Bach created the Fugue a series of repetitious phrases.

13. 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)

14. Romantic Time Period • Important Composers- Beethoven • Overture- musical piece that introduces a ballet or an opera.

15. 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

16. 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.