Comparing and contrasting two photos If could choose , | would prefer to be in the second picture because I'd would love to play pop rock music in front of a lot of fans. The second photo reminds me of a rock concert last summer in a festival in Rome B Both photos show musicians making music and are colourful. The theme is performing live music. corcet pee & Inthe first photo | can see a venue with three musicians in casual clothes with two trumpet players and one saxophonist who might be playing jazz or blues music. Ican see also an old man applauding them. The other people look as if they are not particularly interested. They're chatting to each other. In the second picture | can see a band playing rock on stage , with many lights and a large audience listening with their hands reaching up to the sky. #5 The photos are strikingly different. There are far fewer people in the second picture than in the first picture and the musicians are looking much more serious in the first picture than in the second . Z _ !n both pictures everybody looks as if they are having a good time (The first photo could have been taken\indoors in a jazz club while the second photo, in contrast, must havé been taken outdoors, at night during a concert. In both pictures the audience looks as if it could be having fun Oh. What unusual/interesting pictures! Shall | begin?/ Would you like me to describe both of them ?ifseowld=eheese He Put the following titles with t ri agraph letters and then put them ina suitable order. & Personal Comment A 4 Detailed Description € 3 Speculation S Comparing and Constrasting )s 2 General Statement BF, A intro F Mweact Deseai¢l janTexture is the term for the melodic materials written into the composition. It determines the overall sound of the piece. If someone says a composition has a thick texture, that means there are many layers of instruments. So, instead of just vocals and a guitar, perhaps there will also be string and brass sections, Texture also encompasses a couple other categories. For example, you may hear the {erm homophonic. Homophonic is the most common texture in Western music. It contains multiple voices where one stands out prominently while the others harmonize. Other musical terms for texture are: + Biphonic - two distinct lines Polyphonic - multiple melodie voices independent from one another Homorhythmie - multiple melodic voices with similar rhythmic material Heterophonic - two or more voices performing variations of the same melody + Monophobic - a single melodic line with no accompaniment Dynamics Dynamics refer to how loud or quiet the music is. This isn't something that can be measured with Precision. Every situation is likely to be different. For example, the instrument and the size of the Foom are two factors that can change the dynamics to the music, The important thing to keep in mind is that the levels should be in correlation to one another. If you've ever heard the term crescendo, you'll know dynamics are being discussed. With a crescendo, there will be a gradual increase in volume. Additional musical terms for dynamics are: + Decrescendo - getting softer + Pianissimo - very soft + Piano - soft * Mezzo piano - medium soft + Mezzo forte - medium loud * Forte - loud + Fortissimo - very loud Tempo The tempo of a musical piece is similar to the beat of the heart. Sometimes it's slow or adagio (slow and stately); other times, it's fast or vivace (fast and lively). Each response to the tempo is sure to evoke a certain type of mood. Slow, crooning music might tap into your emotions, as they relate to love or loss. Upbeat, fast-tempo music might make you want to dance all night or sing out loud ‘Tempo is measured in BPMs or beats per minute. For example, a piece with 60 BPM has a beat every second. Have you ever seen a pianist use a metronome? This tool helps them hit the keys (on the beat and stay within the appropriate measurement, or BPMs, for that piece. Some descriptive words for music in relation to tempo are: Fast Brisk Upbeat Quick Moderate — slow Gradual Double Time DiminishingWe hear music every day. Watching the morning news, we're likely to hear music in the commercial breaks. Driving to work or school, we might blast our favorite radio station. Preparing dinner we might unwind with a litte easy listening or soft jazz. No matter how or when we interact with music, it's the hallmark to many important moments in our lives. How about that wedding or prom dance? How about your first concert? Or what about that time you played R-E.M-'s "Everybody Hurts” over and over after a bad breakup? Music is an integral part of society. As an expression of inner emotion, a celebration of life, and a symbol of everlasting memories, music remains at the core. Let's look at some descriptive words for music, as it’s such a powerful force in our live. Types of Music First, let's think about describing the different kinds of music, or genre. Is it classical? Is it jazz? Is it pop? Genres also help us understand the piece's origin, style, instrumental selections, and purpose. AS you consider the different types of music that exist throughout the world, here are some terms that'll help you make distinctions: Jazz Country Easy Listening Progressive Rock New Age Latin Blues Classical Hop Hop Rap Disco Instrumental Ambient Soul Gospel reggae Alternative Indie Rock. Heavy Metal Baroque Romantic. Renaissance Ceremonial Folk World Bluegrass Electronic. Opera Choral Rhythm and Blues Pop Punk How Music Sounds No matter the genre you're enjoying, it's called a composition for a reason. Even if you're singing a cappella in the shower, you're still dealing with textures and dynamics. ifyou're watching an orchestra perform live, you're looking at different textures and timbres. Let's get technical. Timbre ‘Timbre Is the term for the color, or sound, of music. For example, a cello and a clarinet, may play the same note at the same volume, but you can still hear the different music made by each. Timbre refers to the frequencies that compose the individual sounds. ‘Some descriptive words in relation to timbre are: