For instance, a musician can try to balance timbres through instrument selection in order to maintain a desired sound or effect. A lack of balance can also be used to create a desired effect. A very loud sound in a quiet section might redirect the listener's attention or introduce a different theme or melody. Acoustics Acoustics pertains to the properties or qualities of sound transmission in a space. This includes the way places such as meeting halls, classrooms or an outdoor field reinforce, absorb and reflect sound.
Students can explore the many ways acoustics can be changed.
For example, a student could play a drum in an empty closet and then again when it is full of clothing. Tension and Resolution Tension can be created in music through the use of many different elements. For example, a building of dynamics, a rising of a melodic line or the use of more dissonant harmony could all lead to an increase in tension. Resolution is a common occurrence after the building of tension. This involves the manipulation of the elements to create a sense of release or relaxation.