What are the basic elements of music? How many pitches does Western music use? Why is rhythm important to music? What are four dynamic markings you might find in a piece of music? How do the other musical elements contribute to form?

The basic elements of music are

Sound (overtone, timbre, pitch, amplitude, duration)

Melody.

Harmony.

Rhythm.

Texture.

Structure/form.

Expression (dynamics, tempo, articulation)

Western music uses 12 pitches

Rhythm is important to music because it keeps a song moving along, it gives motion. It can also help make a song feel slower or faster than it's actual pulse, or create a sense of groove. Sometimes alternating rhythms are used for dramatic effect.

The four dynamic markings youll find in a piece of music is piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte and forte.

I dont know about the last one sorry

Explanation:

no

explanation:

no

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he was  an italian composer who wrote 39 operas, as well as some sacred music, songs, chamber music and piano pieces.

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