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Melody

  • a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying

  • such sequences of notes collectively

  • the principal part in harmonized music
Harmony

The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect
Tempo

The speed at which a passage of music is or should be played
Dynamics

The varying levels of volume of sound in different parts of a musical performance
Rhythm

A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound; the systematic arrangement of musical sounds, principally according to duration and periodic stress
Measure

A particular amount of something; a grouping of notes divided by “bar lines” on a “staff”
Stacatto

With each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others
Legato

In a smooth, flowing manner, without breaks between notes