1 MC Quiz - Melody

Question 1

In determining pitch, what is meant by frequency?

Answer 1

Number of Vibrations per second.

Question 2

Musical sounds are representd by symbols called:

Answer 2

Notes

Question 3

By definition a musical sound has:

Answer 3

Perceivable pitch and a be measurable frequency.
certain volume.
Distinct timbre.

Question 4

a succession of single tones or pitches perceived as a unit is called:

Answer 4

Range

Question 5

the distance between two pitches is called:

Answer 5

Interval

Question 6

which term describes a melody that moves by small intervals?

Answer 6

Conjunct

Question 7

a melody can be characterized by:

Answer 7

it’s range, shape, and the way it moves

Question 8

a unit of meaning withing the larger structure of a melody is called a:

Answer 8

Phrase

Question 9

the resting place at the end of a phrase is called:

Answer 9

Cadence

Question 10

Musical punctuation, which is similar to a comma or period in a sentence is calle a:

Answer 10

Cadence

Question 11

the striking emotional effect created by the high point in a melodic line is called the:

Answer 11

Climax

Question 12

(T/F) Melodies that move Principally by small, connected intervals are Conjunct.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

(T/F) Melodies that skip in disjointed intervals are disjunct.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

(T/F) A phrase is a component unit of melody.

Answer 14

True