Words Related to Music - Musical Elements

the perceived highness or lowness of a sound, determined by the frequency of the sound waves

gamme

mode

nuance

articulation

texture

dissonance

the quality of harmony or agreement between notes or chords, often perceived as pleasant or stable

mesure

intervalle

motif

the use of dynamics, phrasing, tempo, articulation, and other interpretive elements by a performer to convey the emotional or artistic intent of a piece of music, adding depth, feeling, and individuality to the performance

étape

harmonie

mélodie

notation

rhythme

timbre

diminuendo

battement

a component of a musical sound that is produced alongside the fundamental pitch, contributing to the overall richness and timbre of the sound

a set of horizontal lines and spaces on which musical notes are written

impulsion

the first beat of a measure, typically emphasized in terms of accentuation and providing a sense of rhythmic stability

ton

a seven-note scale with a specific pattern of whole and half steps

dissonance

the simultaneous performance of the same pitch or note by multiple musicians or instruments

a short, repeated musical pattern found in both jazz and popular music, serving as a prominent and recognizable element within a song or composition

tonalité

the organization and shaping of musical phrases or sections to convey expression, emotion, and musical coherence

a musical unit or segment consisting of several notes played or sung together

trémolo

a slight, rapid variation in pitch and intensity of a note

forme