Anticipation Notes (Non-Harmonic Tones) - Music Theory

The video tutorial introduces anticipatory notes, which are notes in a melody that precede and anticipate the following note. It explains their use at the end of musical phrases to add rhythmic interest and slight dissonance. The tutorial provides examples with melodies and chords, demonstrating how anticipatory notes can enhance a musical piece. It concludes with advice for composers and performers on recognizing and applying anticipatory notes in their work.

What is the primary purpose of an anticipatory note in a melody?

• To create a sense of surprise

• To increase the tempo

• To hint at the next note

• To change the key of the piece

When are anticipatory notes commonly used in music?

• During a key change

• At the beginning of a piece

• At the end of a phrase

• In the middle of a phrase

How do anticipatory notes typically interact with the chords they accompany?

• They always match the chord

• They are often dissonant with the chord

• They change the chord

• They are ignored by the chord

What effect do anticipatory notes have on a melody?

• They remove dissonance

• They add rhythmic interest

• They simplify the melody

• They make the melody slower

What is one benefit of using anticipatory notes for composers?

• They reduce the need for chords

• They help in decorating a melodic line

• They make the music easier to play

• They increase the volume of the piece