music
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Objective
I can identify the basic elements of music.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and silences in music, giving it a pulse and movement.
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The main tune of a song is called the melody, and harmony is when different notes are played together to support it.
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Tempo tells us how fast or slow music is, dynamics refer to how loud or soft it is, and timbre is the unique sound quality of an instrument or voice.
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Practice
7 questions
Name three basic elements of music that are discussed in the reading passage.
Which musical element describes the unique sound quality of an instrument or a voice?
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“Based on the reading passage, name three basic elements of music and briefly describe each one.”
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