Big+elements

-Unity or unison. Music played together. Could be pitch, rhythm, dynamics, or instruments. -Variety or differentiation. Separation in some way.
 * Unity vs Variety**

Example: White paper vs colored paper; Plain ice cream vs Ice cream with toppings; Uniforms vs free choice in clothes.

-Tension or tense. Stress in the music. Notes that clash, rhythms that don't work together well, instruments that don't mesh, loud dynamics. -Release or relax. Relief from the tension. Notes that sound pleasant together, coordinating rhythms or instruments, softer dynamics.
 * Tension vs. Release**

Example: Think of a rubber band. It is tense when pulled and then contracts when released.

-Balance weighs equal on both sides. Where there is loud, there should also be soft, where there are high notes there should also be low notes.
 * Balance**

Example: Think of a scale. When in balance, both sides are even.