Year 11 - Melody Revision Homework

What is stepwise movement in a melody?

• The melody moves by large intervals, skipping notes.

• The melody moves by small intervals between adjacent notes.

• The melody is repeated at a different pitch.

What is a leap in a melody?

• The melody moves by small intervals.

• The melody is repeated exactly.

• The melody moves by larger intervals, skipping over notes.

What does repetition in a melody mean?

• A melodic phrase is repeated exactly.

• A melodic phrase is repeated at a higher or lower pitch.

• The melody is turned upside down.

What is a sequence in music?

• A melody is echoed in another part.

• A melodic phrase is repeated at a higher or lower pitch.

• Notes are played short and detached.

What is melodic inversion?

• The melody is turned upside down, reversing the direction of intervals.

• Decorative notes are added to embellish the melody.

• Emphasising off-beats in the melody.

What is ornamentation in a melody?

• A melody is echoed in another part.

• Decorative notes are added to embellish the melody.

• Notes are played smoothly and connected.

What does imitation in music refer to?

• A melody is echoed or repeated in another part.

• Emphasising off-beats in the melody.

• Notes are played short and detached.

What is syncopation in a melody?

• Emphasising off-beats or weaker beats in the melody.

• Notes are played smoothly and connected.

• A melodic phrase is repeated exactly.

What does staccato articulation mean?

• Notes are played smoothly and connected.

• Notes are played short and detached.

• A melodic phrase is repeated at a higher or lower pitch.

What is legato articulation in music?

• Notes are played smoothly and connected.

• Emphasising off-beats in the melody.

• The melody is turned upside down.