Elements of Music: Rhythm, Melody, Harmony

Study Notes

Rhythm: Consists of movements or patterns featuring alternating accented and unaccented beats.
Melody: A series of tones arranged musically which rise and fall over time, creating a cohesive tune.
Harmony: The simultaneous sounding of tones, producing concordance (pleasing combinations) or dissonance (unpleasant sounds).
Timbre: The quality or character of sound produced by instruments or voices, distinguishing different sources of sound.
Form: The structural framework of a musical composition.
- Vocal Forms:
  - Opera: A musical drama with actions, costumes, and scenery.
  - Cantata: A narrative delivered in music, focused on religious themes without actions.
  - Moro-Moro: A Philippine musical drama depicting the conflict between Christians and Muslims.
- Instrumental Forms:
  - Sonata: An extended piece for solo instruments.
  - Symphony: A sonata composed for orchestral performance.
Dynamics: Regulates sound's volume through symbols indicating loudness and softness.
- pp: Very soft (pianissimo)
- p: Soft (piano)
- mp: Half soft (mezzo piano)
- f: Loud (forte)
- ff: Very loud (fortissimo)
- Crescendo: Gradually increasing volume.
- Decrescendo: Gradually decreasing volume.

Music: Integral to dance, providing melody and harmony to align with movements.
Movement: The physical expression of dancers creating organized patterns.
Choreography: Arrangement and connection of dance steps for seamless performance.
Technique: The dancer's skill in executing movements proficiently.
Theme: The central idea or message conveyed through the dance.
Design: Organized patterns of movement concerning timing and spatial arrangement.
Costume: Reflects the cultural customs and environment relevant to the dance performance.

Genre: Drama is a performance-based genre of literature intended for live audiences.
Plot: The overarching structure of the play, including a beginning, middle, and ending phases:
- Exposition: Introduction of characters and setting.
- Complication: The development of conflict.
- Resolution: Conclusion and resolution of the conflict.
Setting: The time and place where the story unfolds, including scenery and props.
Characters: Individuals in the narrative brought to life through well-structured dialogue.
Dialogue: The spoken words exchanged among characters.
Theme: The deeper meaning and significance of the story derived from the integration of elements.

Playwright: Responsible for crafting the plot and dialogue for performance.
Performers: Actors who portray the characters within the play.
Director: Collaborates with the playwright to interpret the work and guide its execution.
Production Design: Encompasses all visual and physical elements, including scenery, props, costumes, and makeup.

Acting: The craft of embodying characters and storytelling through performance.
Set and Art Directors: Create artificial environments that reflect the film's setting.
Music and Musical Director: Essential for enhancing the emotional depth of films.
Color: A significant advancement in cinematography that adds visual richness.
Make-up, Hair, and Costume Design: Crucial for character portrayal and visual storytelling.
Sound, Camera, and Special Effects Technicians: Ensure quality production through technical expertise in sound capture, camera work, and special effects.