Understanding Melody and Its Elements

What is a melody?

• A sequence of random sounds

• A sequence of notes that are musically satisfying and form the main part of a song

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of rhythm pattern

Which of the following best describes a "step" in melodic direction?

• Notes that move to adjacent pitches

• Notes that jump over one or more pitches

• Notes that stay on the same pitch

• Notes that form a chord

What is a "leap" in melodic direction?

• Notes that move to adjacent pitches

• Notes that jump over one or more pitches

• Notes that stay on the same pitch

• Notes that form a chord

What does "repeat" mean in terms of melodic direction?

• Notes that move to adjacent pitches

• Notes that jump over one or more pitches

• Notes that stay on the same pitch

• Notes that form a chord

What is the contour of a melody?

• The rhythm of the melody

• The overall shape of the melody

• The harmony of the melody

• The tempo of the melody

Which contour describes a melody that moves upwards in pitch?

• Descending

• Ascending

• Wavelike

• Static

Which contour describes a melody that moves downwards in pitch?

• Descending

• Ascending

• Wavelike

• Static

Which contour describes a melody that alternates between ascending and descending?

• Descending

• Ascending

• Wavelike

• Static

Which of the following is an example of a classical melody?

• "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran

• "Für Elise" by Beethoven

• "Scarborough Fair"

• "Happy Birthday"

Which of the following is an example of a pop melody?

• "Für Elise" by Beethoven

• "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran

• "Scarborough Fair"

• "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"