Exam Tips Flashcards
1
Q
What are easy things you should consider for describe the melody questions?
A
- Is it diatonic, and if not, what notes are chromatic?
- When is there a long note? What word is sung on it (if vocal)?
- Is there any repetition? What is repeated?
- Are there any important intervals?
2
Q
How should you structure your response to the musicals comparison?
A
- Write out MADTSHIRT and cross out points when you make them
- Start with similarities, and state the obvious
- Remember musical-specific points such as syllabic/melismatic or parlando
