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Definition of Melody in Music

The document discusses various musical elements including melody, pitch, tempo, and dynamics. Melody focuses on the horizontal presentation of pitch. Pitch refers to the highness or lowness of a musical sound. Tempo is the speed of the beat. Dynamics relate to the relative loudness or quietness of music. Various tempo terms are also defined ranging from largo meaning slow to presto meaning very fast.

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Definition of Melody in Music

The document discusses various musical elements including melody, pitch, tempo, and dynamics. Melody focuses on the horizontal presentation of pitch. Pitch refers to the highness or lowness of a musical sound. Tempo is the speed of the beat. Dynamics relate to the relative loudness or quietness of music. Various tempo terms are also defined ranging from largo meaning slow to presto meaning very fast.

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MELODY

is the elements that


focus on the
HORIZONTAL
presentation of PITCH.
PITCH
The highness or
lowness of a
musical sound.
TEMPO
The speed of the
BEAT.
DYNAMICS

to the relative
loudness or
quietness of music.
LARGO
“Large” or labored (slow)

LENTO
“slow”

MODERATO
“moderate”
ANDANTE
steady “walking” tempo

ALLEGRO
fast (“happy”)

PRESTO
“Very fast”
ANDANTE
PRESTO
LENTO
ALLEGRO

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