Music theory

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Music theory

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Music theory is the field of study that deals with how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It identifies patterns that govern composers' techniques. In a grand sense, music theory distills and analyzes the parameters or elements of music – rhythm, harmony (harmonic function), melody, structure, form, and texture. Broadly, music theory may include any statement, belief, or conception of or about music (Boretz, 1995). People who study these properties are known as music theorists. Some have applied acoustics, human physiology, and psychology to the explanation of how and why music is perceived.
Music has many different elements. The main elements are: rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre, dynamics, and texture. Each element—and each of its sub-elements.
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Thanks for the information.
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Thanks for the information.
Yes, every musician needs to know the basics of music theory which are about note reading, intervals, scales, etc.
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I was lucky to be tutored in music theory for 2 years by a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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nice information. i learn in uni that music has a big role in surviving at ancient times and also for a lot of rituals.
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Post by Moore »

Thanks for the information. I think that people who are engaged in music they should know the theory of music, but i'm not sure that all modern singers have any idea about theory of music.
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Thanks for the information this was very helpful.
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