Music Theory Basics

Rhythm

• Defines the flow and movement of music, critically influencing the overall feel and pace of a piece.

Time Signature

• Represents the organization of beats in music, with both simple and compound signatures in use.
• Examples of duple meter include popular Philippine folk songs like "Magtanim ay Di Biro" and "Leron Leron Sinta."
• "Burung Kakak Tua" serves as an example of a song in triple meter.
• Songs like "Loi, Loi Khratong," "Chai Mali Chan," and "Ru Con" exemplify quadruple meter.

Tempo

• Describes the speed at which a piece of music is played, which can vary from fast to slow.

Melody

• Refers to the main tune of the song, characterized by its directional movement.
• Notes in a melody can move by steps, skips, leaps, or remain stationary.
• Melodies may be constructed using pentatonic or diatonic scales.
• The melodic range may be classified as narrow or wide, influencing the emotional impact of the music.

Form

• Indicates the structural layout of a musical composition, categorized into formats such as Unitary, Binary, Ternary, or Rondo.