Analysis Key Words Starter

Define "Musical Analysis"

• The order in which the chords present them selves

• The counting of beats per minute

• A detailed examination of something to understand it’s nature or, identify its essential features

• A educational paper detailing the fundamental elements that make up a composistion

What does this statement define:

"How layers of sound within a composition interact"

• Rhythm

• Texture

• Tempo

• Structure

________ is an element of musical performance that is more than just mere notes (e.g. emotion, accents, dynamics etc.)

When referring to Verses or Chorus', what could we be directly analysing?

• Harmony

• Rhythm

• Sound

• Structure

Melody is...

• A series of musical notes arranged in a definite pattern of pitch and rhythm

• A series of musical notes sung in an order that sound appealing

• A series of notes played by someone on a song

• The pitch or tone of a series of notes

What does this statement define:

"Music's pattern in time."

• Melody

• Rhythm

• Harmony

• Expression

Define Harmony

• Two or more musical tones that sound nice

• It's another word for "Peace"

• The scale

• The playing of musical tones together in Chords

Select the elements that make up "Sound"

• Timbre

• Tempo

• Feel

• Pitch

• Duration

What does this statement define?

"A piece of creative work, for example, a piece of music, art or poetry.​"