HipHop+Song+Glossary

MELODY: A linear sequence of notes that make up the most recognizable part of a piece of music. Melody is usually pleasing to the ear.
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PITCH: The relative highness or lowness of a musical note. In general, bigger objects make deeper noises and smaller objects make higher-pitched sounds. Low-pitched sounds and music can sound threatening or sad, while high-pitched sounds tend to be perceived as happy or carefree.

RHYTHM: A regular, repeated pattern formed by a series of notes of differing duration and stress which give music its character.

METER - 1. A specific rhythm determined by the number of beats and the time value assigned to each note. 2. The rhythmic pattern of a stanza, determined by the kind and number of lines.

VERSE - 1. A division of a metrical composition, such as a stanza of a poem or a popular song. 2. In any song pattern, the A section, which precedes and usually sets up the chorus.