Music Theory - Melody

What is the definition of Intervals?

• A repetitive musical pattern

• A sequence of harmony notes

• The distance between two pitches

• A specific tempo pattern

What describes a Conjunct melody?

• A melody that moves by large intervals

• A melody that moves by small intervals

• A melody that uses harmony

• A melody with no repeating notes

What describes a Disjunct melody?

• A melody with large intervals

• A melody with small intervals

• A melody using arpeggios

• A melody with no harmony

What is a Triadic/Arpeggiated melody?

• A melody based on chord tones

• A melody with scales

• A melody using a single note

• A melody with no harmony

What is a Scalic melody?

• A melody that uses random notes

• A melody using the notes of a scale

• A melody using the notes of a scale

• A melody based on chords

What are Passing Notes?

• Notes that connect other notes in a melody

• A repeating pattern of notes

• Notes that are used in harmony

• Notes that belong to the key of the song

What is Ornamentation in music?

• Decorative notes added to a melody

• A change in the key of a melody

• A long-held note in the melody

• A sudden change in tempo

What is an Acciaccatura?

• A slow, ornamented note

• A quick grace note before the main note

• A held note in the melody

• A repeated note in the melody

What is an Appoggiatura?

• A note that skips over intervals

• A non-chord tone that resolves by step

• A note played on the beat

• A quick grace note played after a chord

What is a Trill?

• A slow, deliberate ornament

• A rapid alternation between two adjacent notes

• A slow, held note

• A repeating pattern of notes