MUSIC: The word derives from Greek μουσική (mousike; “art of the Muses”)

Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. General definitions of music include common elements such as pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture (which are sometimes termed the “color” of a musical sound).

Different styles or types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements. Music is performed with a vast range of instruments and vocal techniques ranging from singing to rapping; there are solely instrumental pieces, solely vocal pieces (such as songs without instrumental accompaniment) and pieces that combine singing and instruments.

Music has many different fundamentals or elements. Depending on the definition of “element” being used, these can include: pitch, beat or pulse, tempo, rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, style, allocation of voices, timbre or color, dynamics, expression, articulation, form and structure.

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Music Theory & History Website  – The Dolmetsch Story is about a remarkable family and their pioneering work over one hundred and twenty years in the field of early music.

More on our MUSIC THEORY & HISTORY page (under construction)

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“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”                                                                                                                               – Plato

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 “I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.”                – Billy Joel