https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen Which musical element is most confusing for you? What questions or comments do you have? en-us 2020-08-20 16:09:24 UTC 2021-02-07 19:31:23 UTC hello@padlet.com tun25793 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1103937591 As an instrumentalist, these musical elements come into play whenever I use my instrument. An observation I have made based on my past is that many of these musical elements are never discussed when you first start learning to play, at least in my past experience, because all they want you to do is be able to play a single note properly. These concepts were not thrown in my face until I got older and became a more advanced player. ]]> 2021-01-20 02:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1103937591 mayakrysztofowicz https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1112108908 How loud is too loud? Like when creating music how does the artist know when the sound is too loud? Is there a specific system that artists use to make sure sound is heard pleasantly in the ears?]]> 2021-01-21 21:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1112108908 kaylajazmin https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1112151996 My question is in regards to the pitch of music. Although it seems pretty straightforward, I'm still not quite sure how to tell the difference between definite and indefinite pitch. Besides just looking at the definitions every time I want to determine the pitch of something, is there any other way that I could tell the difference? ]]> 2021-01-21 21:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1112151996 tun57876 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1112415042 What is the best method to distinguish beat and rhythm? Is beat always one constant sound? Can rhythm sound exactly like a beat?]]> 2021-01-21 23:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1112415042 tul01676 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1116427902 My question is, how is the dynamic being determined? To be more exact, How do people who make music know when to make the sound soft and loud to ensure music's rhythm?]]> 2021-01-23 06:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1116427902 ismaelashabazz https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1117500957 Throughout my life, I did not know I was mixing up "rhythm" and "beat". I basically thought they were synonyms for each other. The video that was able to explain the difference did a great job. The "Try It!" activity really helped to solidify my understanding, too. I was did get the last question wrong but I understand now.]]> 2021-01-23 21:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1117500957 sampadilla https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1119664470 The song Politik by Coldplay really likes to play with dynamics and intervals to evoke different emotions. It starts off with a very punchy instrumentation, then gets softer once vocals enter. Once the chorus hits, there's a crescendo of piano and the punchy instrumentation comes back. In the middle of the song (~2:50), strings and piano are accentuated as the mood and melody changes to a more somber tone. The dynamics don't change as much here, but the change in interval composition (I don't know if that's the right term, but the melody is much different) from the first half of the song to the second half of the song evokes a completely different emotion than was felt at the start of the song.]]> 2021-01-24 21:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1119664470 LisaTeah https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1119941097 One of my favorite singer is Whitney Houston. I chose I Will Always Love You by her and her timbre is warm, resonant, and clear.  The dynamic level in this song is crescendo because as the song goes on her voice becomes louder.
https://youtu.be/3JWTaaS7LdU

]]> 2021-01-25 01:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1119941097 iangarrison1 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1120060825 How do musical composers know when two notes of different pitches will be consonant rather than dissonant without playing them beforehand? Are they the same for every instrument?]]> 2021-01-25 03:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1120060825 tul52875 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1124380938 Most of the elements were simple and easy to understand, but I think the one I would confuse the most is rhythm vs beat. The song I chose for this discussion is by Lauryn Hill. Her timbre actually changes between the verses and the chorus. In the verse, her timbre is more raspy and laid back, while the chorus presents a more clear, warm side to her voice.]]> 2021-01-25 22:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1124380938 tuh24219 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1124784361 Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne.  I think Ozzy's distinct voice is an attribute of his success as a singer.  While working with Black Sabbath, I understand he was not always writing lyrics but did serve as the lead vocalist, maybe because of the unique qualities of his voice.  I would describe his timbre as bright, raspy, penetrating, brittle, etc.  The opening to this song is very raspy.  His speaking voice became very dull and mumbly as he got older.]]> 2021-01-26 02:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1124784361 tuk87180 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1125101719 My question deals with beat and rhythm. So, even if a song would just have tapping it would not be considered a beat if the taps were not consistent and equally apart from each other? As for my observation, I was one of those people who always mixed up rhythm and beat when I would say I liked a song. After this lesson I know the difference, and when I say I like the rhythm or beat of a song I will use the correct term. 
I chose the song Ride by Lana Del Rey I love this song because it is different from what I typically listen to. I would describe the timbre to be very calming and smooth. If you listen to it I think you might have some similar thoughts. ]]> 2021-01-26 05:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1125101719 tug45256 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1128429950 One of my favorite songs is Human Nature by Michael Jackson because the song starts immediately with a calming melody on the keyboard while harmonized with the bass and drums after about 2 bars the smooth calming lyrics of Jackson come in with a guitar that starts playing broken chords in the background to create a slightly different feel to the song. Human nature is a very smooth song with mainly vocals, with the guitar and drums with the occasional melody from the bass which is used to add a warm texture to the song in the chorus to the song when Michael sings. ]]> 2021-01-26 18:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1128429950 Michael_Angelucci https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1129190338 I just recently got into Carole King, and so I'm going to look into the song "So Far Away." King's voice has what I would call a strong timbre. What is strange about her voice is that while I do think it is clear, similar to Ella Fitzgerald's, it also seems to be somewhat nasally similar to John Lennon's voice. It's almsot clear in my opinion. The dynamic level is mezzopiano for the msot part, but at times goes up to mezzoforte. I would say it doesn't get much louder than that. The song has the piano which is a definite pitch, but it doesn't seem to have an indefinite pitch (unless her singing voice counts). ]]> 2021-01-26 21:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1129190338 tul43045 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1129665887 I noticed when I was listening to the Scott Joplin Maple Leaf Rag my foot kept bouncing to it. I really like that song from him and played it three times. 

]]> 2021-01-27 02:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1129665887 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1132970120 This is Harris Nadell, I tried signing into padlet, but my name still won't pop up when I type. Anyways here's the link to my favorite artist's timbre and a song of theirs. The timbre of this song and this artist goes really well with the overall rhythm.

]]> 2021-01-27 17:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1132970120 sydneykirchner https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1132988793 One of my favorite artists is Hozier and a lot of his songs sound very earthy with an enigmatic undertone. His first album is a lot more folky than his most recent album titled Wasteland, Baby. For example, the song "Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene" off of his first album has a very sultry and mysterious sound while keeping also very organic and shrill. Hozier has a very soulful and strong voice and I would use the adjectives thrilling, alluring, and bewitching to describe his timbre. ]]> 2021-01-27 17:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1132988793 tun47198 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1134241312 Billie Elish has a soft, bass, and dark voice. Her voice really special. I hear her song with and without the autotuned, and there is not much different. I really like how her voice vibrate at the end of each sentence that she sing.
In this song, there is a drum was used to make indefinite pitch.

]]> 2021-01-28 00:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1134241312 tianyueyang https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1136969513 In this song Khalid uses his voice to create a consonant interval and in the background you can hear he also used his voice to create a harmony rhythm.]]> 2021-01-28 15:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1136969513 ElliotFudge https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1138859933 I think what makes Dolly's voice so memorable is the timbre. It is somehow clear, full when it needs to be, thin when it needs to be, and a bit breathy. Of course, she also has her signature warble in her voice. 
There are not many dynamic changes in the song, but it does get a bit louder in the chorus when more instruments and voices come in. The song also has an indefinite instrument in it--the shakers that are present throughout the song.]]> 2021-01-28 22:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1138859933 tuj98029 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1139324187 Although I spent numerous years playing the piano, I never made the distinction between a beat and a rhythm. I now understand that a beat is a steady and regular pulse that is equally spaced and typically does not change. On the other hand, a rhythm is the actual flow of music, with more than one variable. ]]> 2021-01-29 03:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1139324187 tun27124 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1139482677 In this song, the pitch of Elijah's voice gets higher as he sings the chorus of the song then he brings it back to more of a mellow tone.]]> 2021-01-29 05:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1139482677 BridgetRizzo https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1142775471 I would describe the singers of the Bee Gees timbre as bright, nasal, breathy, and thin. The song also has crescendo into the hook. Doing this builds anticipation for the meat of the song. ]]> 2021-01-29 23:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1142775471 tuj44480 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1144823580 I would say that Dua Lipa's timbre in this particular song is smooth, rounded and full.  The song starts out at a very soft dynamic level and increases as the strings are introduced and the rhythm progresses. ]]> 2021-01-31 07:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1144823580 jaredstef https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1145157008 Even though this was my first time learning about the difference between rhythm and beat, I found an interesting interdisciplinary example that helped me. In high school Physics 2 I learned about lasers having a property known as "temporal coherence" where a wave will have a constant tempo through some period of time. It is interesting how these properties of waves relate whether it be through physics, light, or sound. With lasers I liked the ability to see these properties, with music its interesting being able to hear them. ]]> 2021-01-31 10:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1145157008 samanthafremont https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146075285 in this song I would describe Peters timbre as soft, warm, and breathy. This song has a soft dynamic level, I'd say this song would be piano or mezzo piano. This song has a steady rhythm that you hear through the whole song, besides at one part where there is a break, but the previous rhythm picks back up right after. ]]> 2021-01-31 18:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146075285 jackjagnew19 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146171228 Is there a particular category of musical instrument that is best for the beat of a song, or can it equally be set by any type of instrument?]]> 2021-01-31 19:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146171228 tun07659 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146377520 I thought it was really interesting to learn about the difference of rhythm and beat, because I am guilty of often confusing the rhythm for the beat like what was mentioned in the video. My question is why is this a distinction that is confusing for so many people? In this song, Miley and Noah Cyrus each have a distinct timbre that blends with the other's very well. Miley Cyrus has a raspy, rougher timbre while Noah Cyrus's timbre is breathier and softer. The dynamic of the song is either piano or mezzo piano. ]]> 2021-01-31 22:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146377520 ChinHeiWu https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146395315 It is fascinating to learn the differences between beats and rhythm since I like rap music. Obviously, there are lots of beats and rhythm in different songs. I realized that many rap music have beats but not rhythm.]]> 2021-01-31 22:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146395315 tui07502 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146456103 I found it interesting the comparison between heart beat and rhythm made in the video. Beat is the main thing that makes the song and you get rhythm from the beat of the song so they are closely related but not the same thing.]]> 2021-01-31 23:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146456103 timothyricchini https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146459730 For me, it was cool to finally learn about timbre. I was always unsure about what it exactly was, but I liked how you can listen to two different instruments that are doing the exact same thing at the exact same time, and still be able to notice the difference. ]]> 2021-01-31 23:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146459730 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146470899 I noticed that I could easily tell the difference between rhythm and beat naturally. I think that my experience with  playing instruments growing up influenced my knowledge to discern between rhythm and beat. 
-Jahnea Pressley]]> 2021-01-31 23:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146470899 tuj90525 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146508555 Even though I knew beat was supposed to be consistent, sometimes I still found myself saying a rhythm was a beat during the practice exercise. In my head I heard drum and thought beat.]]> 2021-02-01 00:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146508555 tun39446 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146508557 In this song, Ariana Grande's pitch at 3:00 goes to an all time high. The pitch is unreachable and unbelievably hard to reach and she does it with ease.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98NkWGbPAbg

]]> 2021-02-01 00:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146508557 Jennifercronin https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146538151 I found that the understanding of the beat versus rhythm was a very easy concept, until the last question of the mini quiz. It was a great trick and tip they gave to count out 1-2-3-4 when it is difficult to determine whether or not it is a beat or rhythm. Now that I see the beat of the drum in Queen's song is different lengths, it is obvious now that it's a rhythm.]]> 2021-02-01 00:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146538151 AnnaWickey https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146573804 I really found the concept of timbre interesting. Of course I've described artists or songs with specific adjectives before but I didn't know there was an actual word for it. The concept is so simple but yet can describe music so well with just one or two words.  ]]> 2021-02-01 00:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146573804 Joseph_Warwick https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146577534 I had never thought about music as in depth before. At first I thought beat or rhythm would be difficult, but I realized I had already noticed a difference before learning about this

]]> 2021-02-01 00:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146577534 Abigayle_Harris https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146585437 In the song, “Oh No,” by Marina and the Diamonds, the singers voice changes Timbre constantly—which is why I chose this song. Marina’s voice jumps from light and gentle, to full and mellow, to tinny, harsh, and heavy. The dynamic of the song seems to start quiet, speed up, and slow again—joining Marina’s fluctuating Timbre (mezzo piano to forte?)]]> 2021-02-01 00:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146585437 tun27978 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146651897 So I am just making sure, I understand that beat has to be fluid, but could a beat be apart of the rhythm?]]> 2021-02-01 01:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146651897 tun27978 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146656886 The aspect of music that fascinates me the most is the two types of pitches: Indefinite and Definite. The combination of the instruments that utilize the two pitches actually helps us enjoy music more. ]]> 2021-02-01 01:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146656886 tun27978 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146679829 This song has an indefinite pitch instrument which is the drums. I would describe Dion DiMucci's voice timbre as variable because at times his voice sounds raspy when he's singing. At other times, he is singing smooth. The song is the perfect balance between predictability and variability to me as described in the Ted Talk video we had to watch. Which is why I love this song.


]]> 2021-02-01 01:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146679829 hassiemcliett https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146768946 I think the most confusing thing to me is the process of choosing pitch. I read somewhere once that in scary movies there are sounds at such a pitch that the human ear can't detect but it just naturally is to make you scared. My wonder is has anyone ever experimented with the same ideal but Instead using pitches that make humans calm or hype etc. ]]> 2021-02-01 02:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146768946 tul11289 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146815395 I noticed that the average person can hear from 20 hrtz to 10,000 hrtz. However, when I was on the website, I can only hear from 80 hrtz but up to 18,000 hrtz. I wonder why my range is so varied, could it be that I listen to very high pitched songs?]]> 2021-02-01 03:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146815395 LiamMoran_ https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146838899 This song by Bob Dylan is one of my favorites by him. He keeps a steady beat with his strumming hand when playing the guitar. Yet his singing almost seems off beat or unpredictable. Then with the harmonica added on top of the guitar, it adds great color to the song. ]]> 2021-02-01 03:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146838899 tuh05185 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146874581 I am an engineering major and have taken some classes on vibrations and fluids, such as air. It really amazes me the science that goes into music, when all I have done is simply listen to it, not appreciating the details of how music and science can be interconnected. I found the statement "The speed of the sound waves determines the pitch of a musical tone. The faster the oscillations, the higher the pitch" as the most interesting. ]]> 2021-02-01 04:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1146874581 zacharyaceto https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1151009313 An observation I made was how soulful Louis Armstrongs voice is. He includes many different sounds and timbres that make his music really flow into your ear.

]]> 2021-02-01 21:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1151009313 tug85424 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1172151700 Can only certain instruments play consonant and dissonant sounds? Or can all instruments play both?]]> 2021-02-06 22:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/oqn1aex8gkrp2cen/wish/1172151700