Deductions in Melody Writing (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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What are deductions in melody writing?
What are deductions in melody writing?
Penalties for breaking compositional rules
What causes incomplete phrases in melody writing?
What causes incomplete phrases in melody writing?
Forgetting to adjust for an upbeat
Which cadence should be used to resolve a melody?
Which cadence should be used to resolve a melody?
Perfect cadence (V-I)
What happens when incorrect notes or accidentals are used?
What happens when incorrect notes or accidentals are used?
Loss of tonality
How do excessive leaps affect a melody?
How do excessive leaps affect a melody?
Make it feel disjointed
What note value should end a melody for proper closure?
What note value should end a melody for proper closure?
A longer note value
What problem occurs when motifs are repeated without variation?
What problem occurs when motifs are repeated without variation?
Melody becomes predictable or monotonous
How should large intervals in a melody be balanced?
How should large intervals in a melody be balanced?
By stepwise motion
How can variety be added to repetitions in a melody?
How can variety be added to repetitions in a melody?
Using sequences or rhythmic changes
What three aspects should you focus on to avoid deductions?
What three aspects should you focus on to avoid deductions?
Balance, fluency, key signature