Music theory is the subject that studies how music works. Music theory comprises musical notation and language. Topics within music theory include:
- Rhythm
- Harmony
- Melody
- Structure (or Form)
- Texture
Rhythm is the arrangement (pattern) of sounds over time.
Harmony is the study of relationships between distinct pitches.
Melody is a series of tones sounding one after another.
Structure is an area of music theory that categorises music on a local and global level.
Texture is the method used to describe music, often related to the number of instruments or lines. For example:
- Monophony
- Heterophony
- Polyphony
- Homophony
- Monody