2.4 Melodic Features

• A melody is a succession of single notes that form a distinct musical phrase or idea
• Match the melodic contour type with its description:

  Ascending ↔️ The melody rises from lower to higher notes

  Descending ↔️ The melody falls from higher to lower notes

  Arch ↔️ The melody rises to a peak and then descends

  Inverted Arch ↔️ The melody descends to a low point and then rises
• Understanding melodic contours helps in analyzing and composing music effectively.

  True
• What is a motive in music?

  A recurring melodic fragment
• A melodic interval is the distance between two notes
• Repetition creates familiarity and coherence, while variation adds interest and development
• In "Happy Birthday," the main melodic phrase is repeated with variations in lyrics and rhythm.


  True
• What is a melodic interval?

  The distance between two notes
• Stepwise motion in melodies creates a sense of flow and continuity.


  True
• Melodic contour visually depicts how a melody moves over time and characterizes its overall musical expression
• Match the melodic element with its description:

  Melodic pattern ↔️ Repeated sequence of notes

  Motive ↔️ Recurring melodic or rhythmic fragment
• What are the two contrasting techniques in melody construction?

  Repetition and variation
• A melody is often considered the most memorable and essential part of a musical composition.

  True
• The shape or pattern of a melody as it rises and falls in pitch is called its melodic contour
• A melodic pattern is a repeated sequence of notes
• Repetition in melodies creates familiarity and coherence, while variation adds interest and development.


  True
• What are the two key techniques in melody construction?

  Repetition and variation
• Leaps in melodic intervals involve larger intervals such as 3rd, 4th, or 5th
• What is the role of melody in music?

  To convey emotion
• An ascending melodic contour moves from lower to higher notes.

  True
• Repetition of melodic phrases creates familiarity and coherence
• Stepwise motion in melodic intervals provides a sense of flow and continuity.


  True
• What is the role of rhythm in melodies?

  To organize sounds and silences
• A regular rhythm creates a steady and predictable feel