Music Study Guide PDF

**6 Concepts of Music** [Pitch] - the quality of sound that we identify as being relatively high or low [Dynamics and expressive techniques] - how softly or loudly a piece of music should be played and the musical detail that articulates a style or interpretation of a style [Duration] - refers to...

**6 Concepts of Music** [Pitch] - the quality of sound that we identify as being relatively high or low [Dynamics and expressive techniques] - how softly or loudly a piece of music should be played and the musical detail that articulates a style or interpretation of a style [Duration] - refers to the length of the sound in a piece of music, long or short [Texture] - refers to the layers of sound in a piece of music [Structure] - refers to the structure or layout of a piece of music as it is divided into sections [Tone colour] - refers to the unique sound quality of any instrument that distinguishes it from another instrument **Program** **Music**- Program music is the music that evokes images, tells a story or reminds a listener of events **Compositional Techniques**: - - - - **Notes of Treble and Bass clef**  **Musical Terms:** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **Musical Theatre** Musical theatre is any form of theatre that involves **acting**, **singing** and **dancing** as a whole. It can often overlap with other forms of drama such as opera and plays, but is distinguished by the equal importance given to all elements of the whole, rather than emphasising the drama OR music. **Play**- It is an expression, communication and loving interactive play **Opera**- An art form that tells a story through music and singing **Musical**- Having the pleasing harmonious qualities of music **Components in Musical Theater:** - - - - - **Families of the orchestra** - - - -