Music Terms to Explore

2. The pattern of beats or pulses in music.
6. A gradual decrease in loudness or intensity in a piece of music.
7. A group of three or more notes sounded together.
10. The distance between two pitches.
12. A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying.
13. The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions.
15. The perceived frequency of a sound or note.
17. Harmony or agreement among musical notes.
18. A sequence of chords that brings an end to a phrase, section, or piece of music.
19. Musical parts that support or complement a melody or main theme.

1. A rhythmic pattern where the emphasis is placed on off-beats or weak beats.
3. The playing of the tones of a chord in rapid succession rather than simultaneously.
4. Smooth and connected performance of music without breaks between notes.
5. A series of notes in a specific pattern that forms the basis of a piece of music.
8. Lack of harmony among musical notes.
9. A gradual increase in loudness or intensity in a piece of music.
11. Short and detached performance of music, indicated by short, abrupt sounds.
14. The variations in volume or intensity of sound in music.
16. A rapid repetition of a single note or rapid alternation between two notes.
20. The speed at which a piece of music is played.