Elements of music in 20 seconds

1. Harmony: striking a chord of simultaneous notes, here the G Major triad G3, B3, D4.

2. Melody: varying the pitch in a sequence of notes, here the melodic line C4, E4, G4, F4, D4.

3. Rhythm: varying the duration of notes, here for the same melodic line.

4. Timbre: adding texture with harmonic overtones, here enriching the same melody and rhythm.




Timeline of the Human Condition, 42,000 years ago