Untitled Flashcards

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Motif

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Short Musical idea

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Step

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Moving from one note to the next

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Skip

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Skips over a note to the next one

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Leap

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Leaps over two or more notes. Should have a step in the opposite direction after the leap.

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Rhythm in a melody

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Using rhythm to help shape the melody. It creates interest and variability.

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Scales

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A collection of notes put together in a certain order within a tonal center.

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Repetition in melody

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Motifs, rhythms and full melodies can be repeated with slight alterations. (think song form)