When all the elements are mixed to create a type of sound.

Large scale piece for orchestra usually in 3 or 4 movements.

Used in jazz music. Written as straight quavers

The shape or organisation of a musical composition

A melody that is the basis for an extended musical work

3-part form ft. return of the initial music after a contrast

Instruments which use strings as the primary sound source

The speed of the pulse of the music

A short, detached style of playing a melody

The stressing of a normally unstressed beat in a bar

Step (or "whole step")

Musical interval between pitches comprising two half steps

Number of melodic/harmonic/strands layers within a piece

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Style
When all the elements are mixed to create a type of sound.
A musical sentence that is part of a tune
What instruments are used
The layers of melodies and harmonies within a song
2
Symphony
The high point of a melody or of a section of music
Large scale piece for orchestra usually in 3 or 4 movements.
A large unit within a symphony or concerto.
The texture of a single melodic line without accompaniment
3
Swing
The quality of sound related to various instruments & voices
A harsh, unpleasant harmonic combination
Used in jazz music. Written as straight quavers
Organization of beats into groupings
4
Structure/Form
The shape or organisation of a musical composition
Organized sound over time
An accent in music where it would not normally be expected
A dynamic marking that means getting gradually louder
5
Theme
The quality of sound related to various instruments & voices
The art of arranging sounds in time
The representation of music through pictures and symbols
A melody that is the basis for an extended musical work
6
Ternary Form
Refers to tonality/scales/key being bright or happy sounding
When different notes sound together at the same time,
3-part form ft. return of the initial music after a contrast
Many or more than one voice/melody/sound
7
String Family
Instruments whose sound sources involve striking a surface
Instruments which use strings as the primary sound source
When a section of the melody moves in steps of a second
Structure, shape or organization of a musical composition
8
Tempo (Italian)
How loud or soft the music is
The tune of the song
Getting softer
The speed of the pulse of the music
9
Staccato
A short, detached style of playing a melody
Repetition of a melodic pattern at a higher or lower pitch
When the melody moves by leaps or jumps
Regular pulsation that divides music into units of time
10
Syncopation
The patterns of sound and silence over time
A dynamic marking that means getting gradually louder
The speed of the pulse of the music
The stressing of a normally unstressed beat in a bar
11
Step (or "whole step")
The length of the note
First, or stressed, beat of the measure
How loud or soft the music is
Musical interval between pitches comprising two half steps
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Texture
Structure, shape or organization of a musical composition
Number of melodic/harmonic/strands layers within a piece
The interval between two musical notes
Number of sharps/flats indicating the key at the start

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