Music
Knowledge Skill

Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of Music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspect of all human societies, a cultural universal. While scholars agree that Music is defined by a few specific elements, there is no consensus on their precise definitions. The creation of Music is commonly divided into musical composition, musical improvisation, and musical performance, though the topic itself extends into academic disciplines, criticism, philosophy, and psychology. Music may be performed or improvised using a vast range of instruments, including the voice.

Music DC Examples
DCTask DifficultyExample Task
5Very EasyIdentify basic musical genres and styles.
8EasyRecognize common musical instruments by sound.
10SimpleUnderstand the structure of a simple musical composition.
12ModerateAnalyze the harmony and melody of a piece of music.
15ChallengingIdentify and interpret complex time signatures and rhythmic patterns.
18DifficultRecognize and understand the use of advanced musical modes.
20FormidableCritique and provide insightful analysis of a musical performance.
22HeroicCompose a piece of music that effectively conveys a specific emotion or theme.
25LegendaryCreate a musical masterpiece that earns recognition and acclaim.
28MythicComprehend and replicate the intricate compositions of legendary musicians.
30ImpossiblePossess an otherworldly understanding of music, capable of creating transcendent, magical harmonies.

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Effect 1 Effect 2 Ambience Music

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