Chapter 1: Melody, Musical Line

Question 1

Pitch

Answer 1

Highness or lowness of a note, depending on the frequency

Question 2

Frequency

Answer 2

Rate of vibration of a string or column of air, which determines pitch

Question 3

Note

Answer 3

A musical symbol denoting pitch and duration

Question 4

Staff

Answer 4

The five parallel lines on which notes are written

Question 5

Volume

Answer 5

Degree of loudness or softness of a sound; also amplitude

Question 6

Tone color, timbre

Answer 6

The quality of a sound that distinguishes one voice or instrument from another

Question 7

Melody

Answer 7

Succession of single pitches perceived by the ear as a unity, the tune of music

Question 8

Range

Answer 8

The distance between the highest and lowest pitches of a melody, instrument, or voice

Question 9

Contour

Answer 9

The overall shape of a melodic line, can move upward or downward or remain static

Question 10

Interval

Answer 10

The distance and relationship between two pitches

Question 11

Conjunct

Answer 11

Smooth, connected melody that moves principally by small intervals

Question 12

Disjunct

Answer 12

Disjointed or disconnected melody with many leaps

Question 13

Concertmaster

Answer 13

The first-chair violinist of a symphony orchestra

Question 14

Encore

Answer 14

“Again,” an audience request that performers repeat a piece or perform another

Question 15

Phrase

Answer 15

A musical unit, often a component of a melody

Question 16

Cadence

Answer 16

Resting place in a musical phrase; musical punctuation

Question 17

Rhyme scheme

Answer 17

The arrangement of rhyming words or corresponding sounds at the end of poetic lines

Question 18

Climax

Answer 18

The high point of a melodic line or piece of music, usually representing the peak of intensity, range, and dynamics

Question 19

Countermelody

Answer 19

An accompanying melody sounding against the original melody