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Pitch

The patterns of high and low notes

Melody

Organisation of pitch into patterns

Harmony

Heard at the same time as a melody to complement it musically (eg bass guitar, backing vocalists)

Tonality

Maj :) / min :( scales - convey moods

Suspension/ resolution

A note in one chord is held on into the next chord to which it does not belong. (Suspension) this is usually resolved with the completion of the next chord. (Resolution)

Harmonic ostinato

A repeated pattern, usually chordal, played with a melody.