Melodic Direction

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What melodic direction is occurring when ascending from an A to C?

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Skip

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What melodic direction is occurring when moving from the note C to C?

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repeat

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What melodic direction is occurring when you descend from the note C to A?

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skip

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What melodic direction is occurring when ascending from the note A to E?

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leap

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What melodic direction is occurring when descending from the note E to D?

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step

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How many repeats are occurring in the measure in the melody pictured?

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3

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How many steps are occurring in the measure in the melody pictured?

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2

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How many skips are occurring in the measure in the melody pictured?

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1

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How many leaps are occurring in the measure in the melody pictured?

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1

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What is a melody?

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The sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single entity. It is often the most recognizable part of a song or piece of music, typically consisting of a series of pitches and rhythms that create a memorable tune.