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The information about Elements of Music has been provided by professionals who have an experience in teaching Music Theory for about 15 years. This boring-free, short lesson will ensure that You have the Elements Of Music On Your Tips. If You face any problem contact us by sending an email or post a comment. God Bless You. How is music different from other sounds?? Music is different from other sounds because of its varied qualities. A piece of music, has several different characteristics as it may be soft or loud, slow or fast. When combined with different instruments, they have a regular pattern also called rhythms. These qualities make it different from other sounds. What are Beats? Beats give music its regular pattern that may be even or uneven in an interval. Beats are grouped together in a measure.  The notes and rests corresponds to a certain number of beats.  What is Meter? Meter refers to rhythmic patterns produced by grouping together strong and weak beats.  Meter may be in:- Duple i.e 2 beats in a measure Triple i.e 3 beats in a measure Quadruple i.e 4 beats in a measure and so on. Dynamics Dynamics are symbols used to donate thee degree of loudness or softness of a piece of music. It also indicates whether there is a change in volume. Harmony In general, harmony refers to the combination of notes (or chords) played together and the relationship between a series of chords Melody Melody refers to the tune of a song or piece of music.  It is created by playing a series of notes one after another.  Harmony accompanies and supports the melody.  It is created by playing a group of notes (either simultaneously or as broken chords) behind the melody thus giving it musical texture.