What is Melody Writing? (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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What are the three main characteristics of a good melody?
What are the three main characteristics of a good melody?
Cohesive, memorable, and expressive
What is the typical length of each phrase in melody writing?
What is the typical length of each phrase in melody writing?
4 bars
Which cadences should end phrases 1 and 2 respectively?
Which cadences should end phrases 1 and 2 respectively?
Half cadence, then perfect cadence
Which of these is NOT a type of given material in the exam?
Which of these is NOT a type of given material in the exam?
A complete harmony part
What type of melodic movement should predominate?
What type of melodic movement should predominate?
Stepwise movement
Melody writing demonstrates understanding of phrase structure, key and tonality, and what else?
Melody writing demonstrates understanding of phrase structure, key and tonality, and what else?
Balance between repetition & contrast
How should you resolve a leap in your melody?
How should you resolve a leap in your melody?
Move stepwise in opposite direction
What is the typical overall phrase structure in bars?
What is the typical overall phrase structure in bars?
4 + 4 bars
What should you include for interest in your melody?
What should you include for interest in your melody?
A high point or focal note (climax)
Why use repetition and contrast in melody writing?
Why use repetition and contrast in melody writing?
For unity and to avoid dullness