Theory Thursday No. 1

Music Theory...What is it and why do we need it? That is what we will find out in a continued effort and new blog series that I would like to start called Theory Thursdays. This series is going to compile random facts and anything related to the mystery, magic, math, and wonder behind all of the music we learn.
Sounds like it would make a good social media hashtag series doesn't it?

#TheoryThursday

Theory Thursday No. 1:
We will start off with the basics. The definition.

Music Theory (noun)-The study of the theoretical elements of music including sound pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation.
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○Sound-mechanical vibrations transmitted through an elastic medium, traveling in air at a speed of approximately 1087 feet (331 meters) per second at sea level.
○Pitch-the degree of height or depth of a tone or of sound, depending upon the relative rapidity of the vibrations by which it is produced.
○Rhythm-the pattern of regular or irregular pulses caused in music by the occurrence of strong and weak melodic and harmonic beats.
○Melody- the succession of single tones in musical compositions, as distinguished from harmony and rhythm.The principal part.
○Harmony-the science of the structure, relations, and practical combination of chords.
○Notation-a system of graphic symbols for a specialized use, other than ordinary writing:
musical notation.

Larissa