Music Fundamentals

Tempo

• Tempo refers to the speed of sound or music, describing how fast or slow it goes.
• Allegro is a fast tempo, while Moderato is a moderate tempo.
• Adagio is a slow tempo, and Presto is an even faster tempo than Allegro.
• Lento is a tempo that is slower than Adagio.

Texture of Sound

• Music is composed of rhythm, melody, and different kinds of sounds from voices and instruments.
• The combination of these elements affects the overall sound of the music, described as its texture.
• Texture can be described as thin or thick, depending on the number of instruments, voices, and melody.
• Rhythm, melody, and sound all contribute to the texture of music.

Vocalization

• Vocalization is another term for vocal exercises.
• To sing properly, remember to stand straight, relax, breathe enough air, and use your singing voice.
• Singing in harmony can alter the texture of music.
• Harmony occurs when two or more sounds are heard simultaneously.
• Singing in round involves two or more groups singing the same song, starting at different times to create harmony.
• Partner songs are two different songs that can be sung together due to their similar form and structure.

Song Examples

• "Si Pilemon, Si Pilemon" is a Cebuano song about a fisherman who spends his earnings on playing cards.
• "Kookaburra" is a traditional Australian folk song about the kookaburra bird.
• "Pamulinawen" is a courtship song from Ilocos province.
• "Ragragsakan" is a chant from Kalinga.