Melody 101

What is the main line in a piece of music called?

• Harmony

• Phrase

• Melody

• Rhythm

What term describes other lines or notes in a piece of music that make the melody sound more interesting?

• Harmony

• Phrase

• Melody

• Rhythm

What is a musical sentence that gives us one idea as part of a larger thought or concept?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Phrase

• Rhythm

What is the definition of range in music?

• The speed of the notes

• The distance between the highest and lowest notes

• The volume of the notes

• The type of instruments used

Why does "Somewhere over the Rainbow" have a larger range?

• Because of the fast tempo

• Because of the octave leap in the melody

• Because of the loud volume

• Because of the use of multiple instruments

Which term describes pitches going up?

• Ascending

• Descending

• Conjunct

• Disjunct

What does the term "Descending" refer to in melodic motion?

• Pitches going up

• Pitches going down

• Melodies that move in small intervals

• Melodies that move in large intervals

Which term is used to describe melodies that move in small intervals or steps?

• Ascending

• Descending

• Conjunct

• Disjunct

What does "Disjunct" mean in the context of melodic motion?

• Pitches going up

• Pitches going down

• Melodies that move in small intervals

• Melodies that move in large intervals

What is one way to describe a melody according to the provided material?

• By its rhythm

• By its contour

• By its tempo

• By its harmony