Pitch
How high or low a sound is.
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Music Theory Basics
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Note
Symbol for a musical sound.
Scale
Ordered set of pitches.
Major scale
Bright-sounding seven-note scale pattern.
Minor scale
Darker-sounding scale family.
Chord
Three or more notes sounding together.
Interval
Distance between two pitches.
Tempo
Speed of the beat.
Rhythm
Pattern of durations in time.
Time signature
Beats per measure and beat value.
Melody
Main tune of a piece.
Harmony
Supporting pitches under a melody.
Octave
Interval spanning 12 semitones.
Dynamics
Loudness levels (piano, forte, etc.).