Melody and Musical Features Quiz

What does the term "range" refer to in music?

• The speed of the melody

• The distance between the lowest and highest note

• The number of instruments playing

• The type of rhythm used

What does it mean when music is described as "homophonic"?

• It has only one note

• It has multiple independent melodies

• It has a single melody with chordal accompaniment

• It is played very loudly

How can the range of a melody be described?

• Only as wide

• Only as narrow

• As wide and narrow, or more than or less than an octave

• Only as more than an octave

What is a chordal/triadic melody?

• A melody that uses only notes of the chord

• A melody that uses only one note

• A melody that uses only accidentals

• A melody that uses only rests

Which term describes a melody that ascends or descends conjunctly for long periods?

• Chromatic

• Chordal

• Scallic

• Homophonic

What does "chromatic" mean in the context of melody?

• Melody going up or down by tone for extended periods

• Melody going up or down by semitone for extended periods

• Melody staying on the same note

• Melody using only three notes

A melody that is mostly disjunct in movement is best described as:

• Moving by step

• Moving by leap

• Staying on one note

• Repeating the same rhythm

If a melody has a wide pitch range, what does this mean?

• It uses only one note

• It covers more than an octave

• It is always played quietly

• It is always played quickly