For example, one sound or melody alone would be described as having a thin texture. Several sounds or melodies together would be described as having a thick texture. Become aware of patterns in sounds. In music, pattern is closely related to form. The principles of form are unity, variety and balance.
Unity is achieved through repetition, while contrast adds variety and interest.
An appropriate use of repetition and contrast is needed to create a balance. Pattern is created through repetition of pitch, duration, dynamics, texture and timbre. A pattern may also be described as a phrase in music. A phrase is a natural division in a melody line, similar to a sentence or part of a sentence. Evaluation Perception in music refers to the ability to make organizational sense of sound creations.