Tips for Melody Writing (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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Which notes should a melody begin on to establish the key?
Which notes should a melody begin on to establish the key?
Tonic or dominant
How should an 8-bar melody be divided into phrases?
How should an 8-bar melody be divided into phrases?
Two phrases of 4 bars each
Which cadence type should end the first phrase?
Which cadence type should end the first phrase?
Imperfect cadence (I-V)
Which cadence resolves the second phrase?
Which cadence resolves the second phrase?
Perfect cadence (V-I)
How should melodic leaps be resolved?
How should melodic leaps be resolved?
By moving in the opposite direction
Where should the climax be placed in a melody?
Where should the climax be placed in a melody?
In the second phrase
Which related keys can be used for modulation?
Which related keys can be used for modulation?
Dominant or relative minor
How should a melody end to create closure?
How should a melody end to create closure?
On the tonic note or chord
Which note value should be used at the end of a melody?
Which note value should be used at the end of a melody?
Minim or semibreve
What is a common mistake regarding intervals?
What is a common mistake regarding intervals?
Excessive leaps disrupting flow