https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8 Which musical element is most confusing for you? What questions or comments do you have? en-us 2020-08-22 18:09:37 UTC 2021-09-05 17:21:08 UTC hello@padlet.com tuj27275 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/697205054 Are these terms and guides universally used in music? ]]> 2020-08-25 14:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/697205054 tul07551 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/703221765 Can a song only have beat or only have rhythm? Or does it always have both? I found it difficult to differentiate between the two and was wondering if sometimes they could exist without each other. 
For the song I chose "After Hours" by The Weeknd and I found  his timbre very clear and silky. In the song, the dynamic level is in a crescendo and he used indefinite pitch. 

]]> 2020-08-27 17:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/703221765 tuj69182 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/703927518 2020-08-27 22:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/703927518 tui87304 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/703935088 Is there a way to define a fast or slow tempo? Or is this left to the interpretation of the listener?]]> 2020-08-27 22:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/703935088 tuk61963 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/704100903 Can a person guess music's timbre correctly? Or is it up to an individual's consideration on the musical piece?
For the song I chose is "Weekend's Long" by Ziggy Marley. I found Marley's timbre warm, full, and smooth. There are parts of the song where is gradually gets softer, hence the song has a decrescendo. The song also has an indefinite pitch due to the drums.]]> 2020-08-28 00:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/704100903 tug98785 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/704151210 Does octaves come in pairs of the same sound? or are they two different letters that sound well together? 

I observed in a song that I was listening to earlier had a balance of variability and predictability. 

The song I chose was Nonmae - Diddy Bop. Her  Timbre was smooth, bellowing and bright. Her dynamic levels were medium soft to medium loud. ]]> 2020-08-28 01:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/704151210 tuf61626 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/706269842 Is timbre only up for interpretation or can it have a set value?]]> 2020-08-28 23:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/706269842 tui97502 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/706810940 How do dynamics affect the tone that a song has? 

One things I observed was that there are many different pitches that the human ear can not pick up on.

The song I am choosing is Dream On by aerosmith where the lead singer uses any different pitches and changes octave levels. The dymanic level starts off a little soft and gets louder throughout.]]> 2020-08-29 20:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/706810940 emmawalinsky https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/707706987 How were the terms of musical dynamics established? ]]> 2020-08-31 00:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/707706987 tui98592 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/710782374 When songs add stomps and hand claps, I would guess they are indefinite pitches as well since they do not have melodies or harmonies.

The song I chose is "Cave Me In" by Gallant, Tablo, and Eric Nam. Gallant's timbre was smooth and light. Eric's timbre was light and smooth like Gallant's, but his voice was more breathy. Tablo's timbre is more throaty and heavier than the other two, but he is rapping rather than singing, which is understandable why his timbre is heavier. The dynamic levels in the song is mainly piano to mezzo forte as it is an R&B song.]]> 2020-09-01 04:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/710782374 tul10047 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/712786103 The song I chose is Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know? In this song their is an obvious beat that sounds like a stomp and then a clap which repeats mostly throughout the entire song. Except a couple seconds between the pre-chorus and chorus. When this is gone it gives the chorus more of a dramatic tone even though the singer has kept the same pitch throughout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpOSxM0rNPM

]]> 2020-09-01 18:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/712786103 tuj17851 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/713406208 In Luke Combs new song "Six Feet Apart", I would describe his timbre as warm, full, and bellowing. Instruments in this song obviously include the guitar, various percussion instruments, and a bass line. The dynamic level throughout the song would be considered pretty loud from my perspective.]]> 2020-09-01 22:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/713406208 WesKeiser https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/714632598 Question: Are there specific genres in music that mainly focus on high tempo vs low tempo? 
Observation: Tempos really set the mood of how you should react to a song. Slower tempos slow down the vibe while higher tempo songs get the crowd energized and giddy. 
Song: Spoon-Inside Out. The timbre for this song is mysterious, warm, transient, smooth, relaxed. It starts off with a very slow synth and then incorporates other slow hitting instruments with a slow/medium rhythm of drums. The dynamic is mostly soft.]]> 2020-09-02 12:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/714632598 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/715337366 2020-09-02 16:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/715337366 tuj53665 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/715355650 Question: Which of the music elements do you think has the most influence on the mood of a song? The dynamic level, or the timbre? or any of the other ones. 
Observation: The difference between a rhythm and a beat is subtle but at the same time not subtle and they can change the entire make up of a song. 
Link: Elm Street - Jimmy Wopo. The Timbre for this song is rough and dark. Lots of rough deep percussion instruments. Jimmy's voice is cut throat, take no prisoner type in this song. The rhythm is mostly a piano and percussion instruments nothing to crazy. But the drums do create that indefinite pitch

]]> 2020-09-02 16:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/715355650 michaelgaldo https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/715906287 Are there genres in music that focus primarily on one element of music more than the other elements? 

Also i chose the song Bohemian Rhapsody to share with the class. Queen isn't my favorite band but i enjoyed hearing Freddie Mercury switch around his pitch and rhythm in this song]]> 2020-09-02 18:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/715906287 tul19130 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/715983124 Do specific instruments have specific timbres or can it be changed?]]> 2020-09-02 18:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/715983124 kylinszarko https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/716090350 How were different colors assigned to represent different timbres?

I never knew what words to use describe an instrument or voice but after looking at the example words I realized I was describing music solely on how it made me feel. Not how it sounded. 

]]> 2020-09-02 19:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/716090350 Allyson_Fray https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/719467403 How did musicians decide which letter names to assign to different pitches?

I chose the song Sweet Night by V. In this song V's timbre is very soft and smooth. The dynamic of the song is piano I think because it is pretty slow but isn't slow enough I don't think to be considered pianissimo.]]> 2020-09-03 20:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/719467403 tuj20890 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/719621069 Is tone color universal or is it more of a person to person variation? For instance, what if I see something as a red tone color but someone else sees it as blue, or does it have a set color already?

Observation: Beats make up a rhythm. Beats are regular while rhythms can or cannot be regular.

Link: I can't think a favorite singer, so I'll use the song "My tears are becoming a sea" by M83. I would say the timber of the singer in this song is mellow and smooth. The dynamic starts off low but gradually gets louder (crescendo). The drums at the drop are loud and very in-your-face.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE8EhJ9gS28]]> 2020-09-03 22:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/719621069 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/721791857 One of the instruments used in this song is a piano, as soon as the song starts you can hear it playing in the background. ]]> 2020-09-04 18:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/721791857 SophiaZaki https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/721836711 Does every instrument only have the ability to make one pitch?]]> 2020-09-04 18:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/721836711 tug93959 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722167681 How can we distinguish between tone and color? 

Observation-
There is an incredible variety of words we can use to describe tone, it makes me happy. 

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ben+rector+love+like+this

Ben Rector has a very warm tone with a deep deep timbre, it's rich and lush, very easeful but also holds a tension when he's chesty and belty, it's really cool to hear the dynamic range.

The piano has defined pitch for sure. ]]> 2020-09-04 21:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722167681 tun91464 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722661328 2020-09-05 15:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722661328 tun36742 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722810702 Are set tone colors assigned to different instruments/sounds?]]> 2020-09-05 20:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722810702 tuo06640 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722810994 Do any artists use dissonant intervals for their songs? Or is this term meant for just confusing and unstable intervals]]> 2020-09-05 20:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722810994 tuj75206 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722832584 The musical element "timbre" is the one that I'm struggling to understand. Do different timbre's get separated by instrumental groups?(wind, percussion, string).]]> 2020-09-05 20:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722832584 tui54054 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722879350 Question: Is timbre something that can be taught to vocalist so that they may train their voice? 

Observation: Two vastly different timbres are capable of creating an amazing piece of music as seen in the example with Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. I had previously thought that the timbres must be similar in order to complement each other. 

Song: This singer’s timbre can be described as raspy, heavy, and deep.  

]]> 2020-09-05 22:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/722879350 NatalieSeilus https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723454906 Question: Do certain instruments go better together/ make a more satisfying timbre than others? What are the pairings?

Observation: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong have very contrasting timbres, but it makes the song much more interesting and satisfying.

Song: I picked the song Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac. The timbre is clear, raspy, and bright. I think there is some loud dynamics in the song also.


]]> 2020-09-06 15:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723454906 tuh00866 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723556180 In the more orchestral parts of this song you can hear contrasting tonal colors between the piano, trumpets and upward bass. The bass definitely has the lowest sounding pitch while the piano has the highest and the brassy tone of the trumpet combines the two in a harmonious way. Also GaGa's vocals are very light and wispy sounding at first and as the song progresses and the orchestra gains momentum her voice gains more integrity and becomes stronger, using her chest voice rather than her head voice. ]]> 2020-09-06 18:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723556180 Brandonsimmonds https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723591365 Question: Do certain genres follow a tempo or do they just differ per song?

Observation: Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald have two completely timbres. Was very cool to distinguish the two voices and hear the different sounds they both bring.


]]> 2020-09-06 19:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723591365 tuj10516 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723593193 How many music elements are there and will we cover all of them in this class. 

Question
Are there particular artists known for using specific types of rhythms/beats that musicians pick up on, but casual music fans miss?]]> 2020-09-06 19:49:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723593193 tug99144 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723615638 Question - Are there certain colors that are generally associated with certain sounds?

Observation - The contrast of Fitzgerald and Armstrong's individual timbres makes the song more complex and interesting

The song I chose is Come on Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners.  While it isn't one of my favorite groups, I do enjoy the song.  The timbre is very raspy and the dynamic switches throughout the song becoming faster at certain points.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbpnAGajyMc]]> 2020-09-06 20:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723615638 tuj44820 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723636180 Question: Is it common for tone colors and timbre to clash or sound jarring similarly to how some pitches do in dissonant intervals? And how would a composer/musician know not to combine certain pitches/tones to avoid dissonant intervals?
Observation: In the duet between Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong I found that the two voices together, though very different in style and tone, seemed to pair together and complement each other like instruments. Where as Ella's voice was bright, clear and rhythmic like a trumpet, Louis' was deep and full similarly to a trombone. 

Song: The song I choose was Speechless by Lady Gaga. The timbre in this song is very deep, bellowing and smooth. Like many of her other songs her tone seems to follow the instrumental melody, immediately beginning the song with a strong belting voice, matching the tone of the electric guitar playing behind her. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7HvURBhMGE]]> 2020-09-06 21:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723636180 tun77474 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723693427 In this song, I believe the correct tone color description would be breathy, a little tinny with a touch of raspiness, and a dazzle of nasally tone. I really loved this song when I was younger and its interesting to see how much I did not notice when not knowing the basic components of music!]]> 2020-09-06 22:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723693427 tuo03959 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723771606 2020-09-07 00:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723771606 tuk00808 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723901221 Observation: I just thought that it was very interesting how every part of a song is made with extreme intention because I never really think that far into it when I listen to music
Question: Would you consider timbre to be the leading factor for the "mood" of a song?]]> 2020-09-07 01:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723901221 tuk77920 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723909629 how do they measure the Hz of a note on a instrument? 

I enjoyed listening into the beat and rhythm of the songs it has gave me a new way to listen to music. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Que4RnxYLNc
his timber in this song I would describe as full, bright, and smooth. the dynamic levels  can go from piano  to mezzo forte. ]]> 2020-09-07 01:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723909629 tuk93355 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723999373 question: Is it only easy to differentiate pitch, such as definite and indefinite for someone who plays an instrument or is it something anyone can easily pick up after reading and watching videos about it how we just did? 
observation: i think timbre was the easiest element to pick up on. I especially like how you can describe timber so personally to yourself and how you feel it resonate with you as you're listening. 

the timbre in his voice is raspy, mellow, and brassy. the dynamic overall throughout the song is loud because of the guitar and drums. ]]> 2020-09-07 02:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/723999373 RaulMendoza https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/724053998 How do musical artists find what instruments go well with their own different timbre and is it more difficult if there are many artists working together?]]> 2020-09-07 03:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/724053998 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/724881793 I am still confused on how Timbre works?]]> 2020-09-07 13:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/724881793 tug92153 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/725601143 Observation: I realized that I mixed up rhythm and beat often when listening to a song. I will definitely try to listen to music closely now. 

I would describe the timbre of Michael Jackson's song, "You rock my world as smooth, bright, and silky. This song definitely makes me feel soft. As for the dynamics in this song, I would say this song is pretty soft, it does have some parts in the bridge where Michael may project his voice but it gets soft very quickly. ]]> 2020-09-07 23:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/725601143 tun62563 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/725852971 Tone color is a unique quality of an instrument or voice.]]> 2020-09-08 02:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/725852971 Mamerson https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/729408148 Observation: There are so many more words to describe the quality of someone's voice than I every would have thought and I was surprised by the fact that you cannot use emotional words when describing the sound of an instrument/voice

Song: Wish You Well by PVRIS
I think that Lynn Gunn( the singer of PRVIS) has a very smoky, throaty, slightly raspy voice.]]> 2020-09-08 23:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/729408148 Yleg https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/733360049 This song starts at a piano softness and becomes mezzo piano before turning piano again, then once again becomes mezzo piano and ends. The entire time the singers timbre is dull and clear. ]]> 2020-09-10 00:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/733360049 tuh36496 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/736182300 To me, the timbre of a song is hard to identify due to the fact that I think it changes throughout the song. Sometimes songs can start with a timbre of sadness or slowness and then by the end of the song, the timbre may be upbeat and happy.]]> 2020-09-10 17:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/736182300 tun70427 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/739997146 Frank sinatra has a soft and cautious timbre, with crescendos into big band style in the end.]]> 2020-09-11 18:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/739997146 rano7991 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/742248418 I have a difficulty with differentiating beat and rhythm while listening to any song. What is the best way to know how to differentiate it ? Is there a key thing you have to follow ?]]> 2020-09-13 22:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/742248418 tuk30749 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/742302921 how can an artist tell what type of instrument and or beat thats goes with their timber?

Observation:leaning what makes a song is pretty cool. ]]> 2020-09-13 23:20:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/742302921 tuh13464 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/742774967 2020-09-14 04:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/742774967 tui02780 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/819302300 2020-10-11 07:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/819302300 tum95688 https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/989476046 To me finding out the timbre of a song is kinda hard because it can change throughout the song which makes it harder to identify.]]> 2020-12-04 22:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alisha_nypaver/x75hyg302edjnir8/wish/989476046