The Elements of Music
Be prepared to define the following terms:
Music
Frequency
Definite pitch
Indefinite pitch
Interval
Octave
Dynamics
Timbre
Meter
Downbeat
Tempo
Tonic
Modulation
Melodic contour
Sequence
Complete cadence
Incomplete cadence
Consonance
Dissonance
Harmonic progression
Monophonic texture
Homophonic texture
Polyphonic texture
Binary form
Ternary form
Be prepared to answer questions on the following:
What is needed to produce sound?
The four main properties of musical sounds.
The four basic voice ranges (from highest to lowest).
The six instrument categories. (Including which are parts of the typical orchestra. Also, be prepared to name several instruments in each category.)
How is pitch notated?
How is rhythm notated?
What is the significance of the Tonic/Dominant relationship?
