Elements of Composition

Series: Music for Young People Series

Duration: 27

Year Published: 1957

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: 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,

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