Melodic construction, phrases and periods, binary, ternary, and rondo forms, texture types, and modulation to closely related keys.
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- What is a motif or motive in music?
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A short musical idea, typically 1-4 measures, that can be repeated or developed.- What is melodic contour?
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The shape created by rising and falling pitches in a melody.- What is the range of a melody?
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The distance between the lowest and highest pitches.- What is tessitura?
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The region where a melody sits most comfortably overall.- What is conjunct melodic motion?
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Movement by step using intervals of a second.- What is disjunct melodic motion?
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Movement by leap using intervals larger than a second.- What is a musical phrase?
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A single complete musical thought, typically 4-8 measures, ending with a cadence.- What is a musical period?
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Two related phrases forming a complete musical idea, usually 8 measures total.- What is an antecedent phrase?
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The first phrase of a period, typically ending with a weaker cadence.- What is a consequent phrase?
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The second phrase of a period, typically ending with a stronger cadence.- What is an authentic cadence?
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A V-I (or V7-I) progression, the strongest cadence.- What is a half cadence?
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A cadence ending on V, creating a sense of incompleteness.- What is a plagal cadence?
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A IV-I progression, often called the Amen cadence.- What is a deceptive cadence?
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A V-vi (or similar) progression thwarting expectation of resolution to I.- What is binary form?
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A two-part form with sections A and B.
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