Melody

What are the two most important elements you need to consider in creating a simple melody?

• harmony and texture

• tempo and dynamics

• timbre and form

• rhythm and melody

Notes move in different directions. What refers to the movement of notes?

• melodic direction

• rhythmic patterns

• scale

• melody

It is the process of creating a musical piece by combining the parts or elements of music.

• harmony

• melodic patterns

• musical performance

• musical composition

Which of the following statements does NOT describe the characteristics of a good melody? A good melody __________.

• tells stories

• is easily forgotten

• often times uses stepwise motion

• gives listeners a wanting to remember and think about

In composing a melody, choosing the right key is very important. Which of the following ideas does NOT tell about this concept?

• use different keys in one song

• choose basic major keys C, G and F

• choose a minor key when you want a melody to sound sad

• choose a major key when you want a melody to sound happy