MUS Chapter 1 Melody Flashcards
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What is pitch?

Determined by frequency (vibrations per second)

What is a melody?

A line or tune in music.

What does contour refer to in music?

How it moves up and down; overall shape.

What is range in musical terms?

<p>Span of pitches; distance between lowest and highest notes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an interval?

<p>Distance between any 2 pitches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does conjunct mean in relation to melody?

<p>Melody that moves in small, connected intervals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does disjunct mean in terms of melody?

<p>Melody that moves by large disconnected pitches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are phrases in music?

<p>Units that make up a melody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are cadences in music?

<p>Phrases end in resting places; inconclusive or conclusive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a countermelody?

<p>Secondary melody heard simultaneously with the main melody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a note in musical terms?

<p>Symbol placed on staff, designates frequency and duration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does timbre refer to?

<p>Tone color; distinct sound quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Henning Larsen?

<p>Architect of 'The Wave' to blend in with the surrounding environment in Verjle Denmark.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a rhyme scheme?

<p>Ending of text lines coincide with musical phrase structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is climax in music?

<p>High point in melodic line; peak in intensity, range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A melodic ________ ends in a resting place, or _______. A cadence punctuates the music the same way that a comma or _____ punctuates a sentence.

<p>phrase; cadence; period</p> Signup and view all the answers

An _____ is the distance between two pitches. A melody that moves by small intervals is described as _____, and a melody that moves by large intervals is described as _____.

<p>interval; conjunct; disjunct</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are used to describe a single note?

<p>Duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall shape of a melody?

<p>Contour</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance between 2 pitches called?

<p>Interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the grammatical parallel to phrase?

<p>Sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the grammatical parallel to cadence?

<p>Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

A low pitch that leaps to a high pitch can be defined as moving ____________________ and _____________________. A high pitch that moves by step to the pitch below can be defined as moving __________________ and __________________.

<p>disjunct; ascending; conjunct; descending</p> Signup and view all the answers

An interval is the distance between __________ pitches.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a melody?

<p>A series of single pitches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the distance between the lowest and highest pitch in a melody?

<p>Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the term 'countermelody,' counter means __________.

<p>To go against</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a melody called?

<p>Contour</p> Signup and view all the answers

A musical sentence is known as a ____________________. It will often conclude with a _____________________.

<p>phrase; cadence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the high point of a melodic line?

<p>Climax</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a phrase and cadence in music be likened to?

<p>Sentence and period</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe melody?

<p>Contour</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contour of Beethoven's Ode to Joy?

<p>Wavelike</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance between the highest and lowest pitches in a melodic line called?

<p>Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a melodic line that moves by small intervals called?

<p>Conjunct</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance between two pitches called?

<p>An interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is a place in a melody where a musician will most likely pause for a breath?

<p>Cadence</p> Signup and view all the answers

A second melody played against the first is called a countermelody.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of melodic movement does The Star-Spangled Banner exhibit?

<p>Disjunct type</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the overall shape of a melody?

<p>Contour</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is melody defined as?

<p>A musical line or the tune.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the climax of The Star-Spangled Banner fall on?

<p>O'er the land of the free</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the climax of The Star-Spangled Banner fall on?

<p>Contour</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Melody and Music Concepts

  • Pitch: Defined by the frequency of vibrations per second, determining how high or low a note sounds.
  • Melody: A musical line or tune, representing the horizontal aspect of music and composed of cohesive phrases.
  • Contour: The overall shape of a melody, illustrating how it rises and falls in pitch.
  • Range: The span of pitches in a melody, calculated as the distance between the lowest and highest notes.
  • Interval: The distance between any two pitches, serving as the building blocks of melodies.

Melodic Characteristics

  • Conjunct Melody: Features small, connected intervals, promoting a smooth melodic flow.
  • Disjunct Melody: Characterized by larger, disconnected intervals, resulting in a more angular motion.
  • Phrases: Units that compose a melody, akin to sentences in language.
  • Cadences: Points where phrases conclude, creating resting places that can be either conclusive or inconclusive.

Advanced Melodic Elements

  • Countermelody: A secondary melody that complements the main melody, creating a richer musical texture.
  • Climax: The peak of intensity and range within a melody, often considered its emotional high point.
  • Timbre: Also known as tone color, signifies the distinct sound quality that differentiates instruments and voices.

Musical Interrelations

  • Rhyme Scheme: The alignment of text endings with the structure of musical phrases, enhancing lyrical coherence.
  • Grammatical Analogies:
    • A melodic phrase is likened to a sentence.
    • A cadence is compared to a period, signifying a musical pause.

Melodic Movement and Structure

  • Disjunct and Ascending Movement: A low pitch leaping to a high pitch indicates disjunct movement, while descending from a high pitch to a lower one exemplifies conjunct movement.
  • Musical Breaths: Moments in melodies where musicians typically pause to breathe often occur at cadences.

Performance and Recognition

  • Contoured Melodies: Certain pieces, like Beethoven's "Ode to Joy", showcase a wavelike contour.
  • Star-Spangled Banner: Noted for its disjunct melodic movement, with the climax occurring on the phrase "O'er the land of the free".

Summary Definitions

  • Melodic line defined as a series of single pitches, integrated through structural elements like phrases, cadences, and intervals, with characteristics that contribute to the overall musical expression.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts from Music Chapter 1 with these flashcards. This quiz covers essential terms such as pitch, melody, contour, and range, helping you understand the foundational elements of melody in music. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of musical concepts.

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