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Chapter 2The Elements of Music
VoicesThe universal instrument—Our VOICES!Because of the use of this instrument and
others, music is the universal language!Music from all over has musical elements
in common melody, rhythm, and timbreMelody-succession of musical tonesRhythm-the way music paces itselfTimbre-quality of sound
VoicesSimilar to a fingerprint, your voice is
one of the most distinguishing characteristics that makes you unique.
Your voice helps you express yourself and convey your moods.
It gives you enormous power- the power to communicate both speech and song
Singing is just sustained speech
Just as your voice says something or represents you, certain music says something and represents different
cultures!
-Listen to your own voice, what does it sound like?
Timbre
Female VoicesSoprano- the high
female voiceMezzo soprano- the
intermediate female voice
Alto- the low female voice
Male VoicesTenor- the high male
voiceBaritone- the
intermediate male voiceBass- the lower male
register
Thomas EdisonInvented the phonograph in 1877Prior to this invention you had to experience
music live in order to hear itIt made music from around the world
accessible to everyone!!!
Elements of MusicRegardless of the music style or origin,
almost all music shares common elements.1. Sound- begins with the vibration of an
object2. Timbre- the quality of sound
Rhythm The lifeblood of music and the flow of music
through timeA. Beat- pulsation that divides music into equal
units of time, some are strong and some are weak
B. Meter- organization of beats into regular groups
C. Accent- to emphasize a note or play it louder than the notes around it
D. Tempo- the speed of the beat and the basic pace of the music
Melody Melody- series of single notes that add up to
a recognizable wholeA. Climax- often the highest tone of the melody
or emotional focal pointB. Sequence- repetition of a melodic pattern at
a high or low pitch
HarmonyHarmony- the way chords are constructed
and how they follow each otherA. Chord- combination of 3 or more tones
sounded at onceB. Triad- simplest most basic chordC. Tonic- the main chord of a piece, most stable
Key or “tonality”Central tone, chord, and scale (C would be
the first note in the scale as do)A. Scale- basic pitches of a piece of music
arranged in order from low to high or high to low
B. Modulation- shift from one key to another within the same piece
Musical TextureRefers to how many different layers of sound
are heard at once, and how they are related to each other
1. Monophonic- meaning one sound2. Polyphonic- many sounds competing for
attention3. Homophonic- one main melody accompanied
by chords
Musical StyleRefers to a characteristic way of treating the
various musical elements
Who they are (Intro to Culture)Anthropologists- scientists who study the
physical and cultural characteristics and customs of a group of people
Ethnomusicologists- professionals that study the music of different cultures
Developing EmpathyThe ability to look at the world from another
person’s perspectiveThis will help us know other people better
and be able to be empathetic towards them and their culture