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Elements of Music

The Elements of Music

Elementary music texts sometimes categorize and describe musical experiences according to the "elements of music." They represent the components that are most often present in music. For the purposes of this instructional site, the seven elements of music are defined as:
  • Rhythm
  • Melody
  • Harmony
  • Timbre
  • Texture
  • Form
  • Dynamics

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