Modulation (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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What does modulation add to a melody?
What does modulation add to a melody?
Variety, contrast, and depth
In modulation to the dominant, which degree does the melody move to?
In modulation to the dominant, which degree does the melody move to?
Fifth degree
Which type of modulation is described as the most common and natural?
Which type of modulation is described as the most common and natural?
To the dominant
What do a major key and its relative minor share?
What do a major key and its relative minor share?
The same key signature
In modulation to the subdominant, which degree does the melody move to?
In modulation to the subdominant, which degree does the melody move to?
Fourth degree
What is a pivot point in modulation?
What is a pivot point in modulation?
A note/chord common to both keys
What does modulation provide in terms of contrast?
What does modulation provide in terms of contrast?
A new tonal colour
What common mistake makes a modulation sound jarring?
What common mistake makes a modulation sound jarring?
Modulating without a clear pivot point
In which section is modulation to the dominant often used?
In which section is modulation to the dominant often used?
B section
What does modulation to the relative minor/major provide?
What does modulation to the relative minor/major provide?
A shift in mood