A beat is the basic unit of rhythm and is the smallest unit of time that can be divided into equal parts.

Meter is the term for the number of beats in a measure and is typically expressed in a time signature.

4/4 is the most common time signature in Western music and consists of four beats per measure, with each beat divided into four equal parts.

Rhythm is the term for the pattern of strong and weak beats in a measure and is created by the arrangement of beats and rests.

Tempo is the term for the speed of a piece of music and is typically measured in beats per minute (BPM).

Cadence is the term for the regular recurrence of a strong beat and is often used to mark the end of a phrase or section of music.

A measure is a group of beats that are played together and is typically separated from other measures by a bar line.

A phrase is a series of measures that are played together and is typically characterized by a distinct musical idea.

A movement is a large section of a piece of music and is typically characterized by a distinct musical theme or idea.

Form is the term for the overall structure of a piece of music and is typically determined by the arrangement of phrases, sections, and movements.

Texture is the term for the use of repetition and contrast in music and is created by the combination of different musical elements, such as melody, harmony, and rhythm.

Texture is the term for the combination of different musical elements, such as melody, harmony, and rhythm, and is used to create a distinct musical sound.

Rest is the term for the use of silence in music and is typically indicated by a rest symbol in musical notation.

Dynamics is the term for the use of dynamics in music and is typically indicated by dynamic markings in musical notation.

Articulation is the term for the use of articulation in music and is typically indicated by articulation markings in musical notation.