Elements of Music: Vocabulary & Rhythm

Complete the following matching worksheet. Musical Elements Matching: Vocabulary Melody The main part of the song; the "main idea" or the most memorable part. Harmony The supporting part of the song; Think of the legs of a table. Rhythm The organized patterns of the song; quarter, half, whole, eighth, etc. Dynamics The loudness or softness of sound. Think of the volume switch on the radio. Woodwind Family Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon Brass Family Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba Percussion Family Snare, Bass, Timpani, Gong, Marimba, Tambourine, Bells, Triangle, etc Musical Elements Drawing: Rhythm On the music staff draw a bass or treble clef and a 4 time signature (7th and 8th only). Draw a quarter note, half note, whole note, and eighth note in this order. (all grades)