Theory II Midterm Review

Melodic Line: Keep the simple.

• Chord

• Focal Point

• Rhythm

• Stepwise

Melodic Line: Every melody note should belong to the that it is to harmonize it.

• Chord

• Focal Point

• Rhythm

• Stepwise

Melodic Line: The melody should be primarily, but not entirely.

• Chord

• Focal Point

• Rhythm

• Stepwise

Melodic Line: The shape of the melody should be interesting but clear and simple, with a single...

• Chord

• Focal Point

• Rhythm

• Stepwise

Melodic Line: Avoid these intervals.

• 4ths

• 7th

• Over an 8ve

• Augmented

• Diminished

Melodic Line: A melodic interval larger than a is usually best approached and left in the direction opposite to the leap.

• 4ths

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8ve

Melodic Line: When smaller leaps are used consecutively in the same direction, they should outline a...

• Interval

• Triad

• Arpeggio

• Harmonic Progression

What is the strongest tendency tone?

• 1

• 4

• 5

• 7

The 7 (tone) has a strong tendency to move to __________.

• 1

• 4

• 5

• 7

When part-writing with a repeated root, the ______ is usually doubled. (four-part textures)

• Root

• 3rd

• 5th

• Leading Tone