Understanding Expressive Qualities in Music

Expressive qualities are the techniques performers use to add feeling, mood and character to music without changing its main melody or rhythm. Singers and instrumentalists can use phrasing, vibrato, dynamics, tempo changes, pauses and articulation to shape a performance. Notes may be played smoothly, sharply, softly or loudly to create different effects. Musical expression can also involve changes in pitch, tone colour, duration and texture. These elements help performers communicate the emotion and spirit of a song or instrumental piece.

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