What is a Nota Cambiata? - Music Theory

The video tutorial introduces the musical concept of Nota Cambiata, explaining its Italian origin and its role as a melodic pattern. It details how the pattern involves a downward skip followed by an upward step. The tutorial also discusses the use of Nota Cambiata in species counterpoint, particularly in Renaissance music, and provides a step-by-step guide to creating it. The modern interpretation of dissonance in this context is also covered, highlighting how historical perceptions have evolved.

What is the basic melodic pattern of a Notre Cambiata?

• An upward skip followed by a downward step

• A downward skip followed by an upward step

• A series of repeated notes

• A chromatic scale

In which musical period is the Notre Cambiata most commonly found?

• Romantic

• Baroque

• Classical

• Renaissance

What is the first step in creating a Notre Cambiata?

• Start with a dissonant note

• Move up by step

• Start with a consonant note

• Skip down a third

Which step involves skipping down a third in the Notre Cambiata?

• Step 4

• Step 3

• Step 2

• Step 1

How does the Notre Cambiata resolve dissonance in modern terms?

• By resolving the seventh downwards by step

• By moving to a different key

• By skipping up a third

• By repeating the dissonant note

What is the significance of the B flat in the Notre Cambiata example?

• It is a note that remains unresolved

• It is a passing tone

• It is a dissonant note that resolves upwards

• It is a consonant note in modern understanding

What is a common use of the Notre Cambiata in Renaissance music?

• As a background harmony

• In the introduction

• As a main theme

• At cadence points