MUSIC I.Explanation. Qualities of the sounds

Qualities of sounds

Here is an idea for a learning process, which demonstrates the four qualities of sound: duration, intensity (dynamic), pitch and timbre.

1. Intensity (Dynamic):

Here too we present three degrees of intensity:

     a) A soft sound - which we mark by the letter: p (piano), or "s" (soft).
     b) An intermediate sound - which we mark by the letters: mf (mezzo-forte), or "i" (intermediate).
     c) A strong and loud sound - which we mark by the letter: f (forte), or "l" (loud).

2. Pitch:

Here too we present three degrees of pitch:

a) A low sound
b) An intermediate sound
c) A high sound

3. Duration:

Here too we present three degrees of duration:

___a) --------- a short sound (a quarter note) [one beat = V]
___b) ---------------- an intermediate sound (a half note) [two beats = V V]
___c) ------------------------------ a long sound (a whole note) [4 beats=V V V V]
4.Timbre

The timbre is characterized by changes in the colors of the sound. We can produce 3 types of sounds:

a) String instruments
b) Wind instruments
c) Percusive instruments