Melody Writing (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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What type of sound characterises a major key?
What type of sound characterises a major key?
Bright and uplifting
How many notes does the major scale consist of?
How many notes does the major scale consist of?
7 notes
What is the interval pattern of the major scale?
What is the interval pattern of the major scale?
T-T-S-T-T-T-S
How many sharps or flats does C Major have?
How many sharps or flats does C Major have?
No sharps or flats
Which note is the tonic in a major key?
Which note is the tonic in a major key?
1st note of the scale
What role does the dominant (5th) play in a major key?
What role does the dominant (5th) play in a major key?
Creates tension
What is the function of chord IV (subdominant) in a major key?
What is the function of chord IV (subdominant) in a major key?
Adds movement
What does a Perfect Cadence (V-I) do?
What does a Perfect Cadence (V-I) do?
Resolves the melody
What effect does an Imperfect Cadence (I-V) have?
What effect does an Imperfect Cadence (I-V) have?
Adds tension
How should you create a smooth melodic line?
How should you create a smooth melodic line?
Combine stepwise movement with leaps