Music is all around us. The way we speak, the pace in which we walk, everything has a beat to it and thus music. Over many years Music has grown and evolved. Each culture has their own purpose for music, some examples are; for work, entertainment or dance, this directly affects the music’s style. Over time more complex instruments have been constructed, creating new unique sounds.
The six common elements of music; pitch, texture, structure, timbre, dynamics and duration are the most efficient way to analyse music. Pitch governs the melody and harmony. Texture is the way the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic materials are combined in a composition thus determining the overall quality of sound within the piece. Structure refers to the layers that are applied to the music at designated times. Timbre is the character or quality of a musical sound. Dynamics refers to the variations in volume throughout pieces and at the rate it changes. Duration is the rhythm, tempo and timing of the music.
The six common elements of music; pitch, texture, structure, timbre, dynamics and duration are the most efficient way to analyse music. Pitch governs the melody and harmony. Texture is the way the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic materials are combined in a composition thus determining the overall quality of sound within the piece. Structure refers to the layers that are applied to the music at designated times. Timbre is the character or quality of a musical sound. Dynamics refers to the variations in volume throughout pieces and at the rate it changes. Duration is the rhythm, tempo and timing of the music.