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Elements of Composition

Defines and explains melody, harmony, rhythm, and counterpoint to a young audience. Illustrates each element by the New York Woodwind Quintet. Emphasizes that melody is full of character, the addition of harmony makes music complete, rhythm is of many kinds and can be felt, and listening to counterpoint is like following a conversation. Summarizes and contrasts the elements of composition through the playing of a harmonic, rhythmic, and contrapuntal treatment of the melody,

More in Music for Young People Series

  1. Elements of Composition 1957
  2. Flute And Harp - Melody And Polyphony 1957
  3. The Elements Of Composition 1957
  4. The Personality of Music 1957
  5. The string quartet and its music. 1957
  6. Voices Of The String Quartet 1957

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