Music Theory Basics

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What is rhythm in music?

It is how your music flows.

What is a time signature?

It indicates how many beats are in a measure and the note value that gets the beat.

Give an example of a song that is in duple meter.

Magtanim ay Di Biro or Leron Leron Sinta.

What is tempo in music?

<p>It refers to the speed of the song.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of scales may be used in melodies?

<p>Pentatonic or diatonic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the melody of a song?

<p>The tune of the song.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different forms of music mentioned?

<p>Unitary, Binary, Ternary, or Rondo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.

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