Outline of music

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to music:

Music human expression in the medium of time using the structures of sounds or tones and silence. It is expressed in terms of pitch, rhythm, harmony, and timbre.

General topics

History of music

Main article: History of music

By region or ethnicity

Music industry topics

Main article: Music industry

People

Ensembles

Main articles: Musical ensemble and list of musical ensembles

Genres of music

Examples of genres:   

Music by region

Musical compositions

Types of musical pieces and compositions

Main article: Musical form

Single-movement forms

Multi-movement forms

Sections of a piece or composition

Main article: Section (music)

Musical notation

Main article: Musical notation   See also: Modern musical symbols and Sheet music.

Variations of musical notation

Musical skills and procedures

Vocal ranges

Female ranges

Male ranges

Instruments

See also the List of musical instruments by Hornbostel-Sachs number

See also

External links

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