Melodic features

Question 1

Triadic melodies

Answer 1

Triadic melodies use notes mainly from specific triads in a key signature. ​

Question 2

Sequence

Answer 2

A sequence is a musical idea repeated at a higher or lower pitch.

Question 3

Imitation

Answer 3

Imitation in music is where a melody is performed by one voice or instrument and then copied by a different voice or instrument immediately after. ​

Question 4

Repeated notes

Answer 4

Repeated notes refer to the use of notes at the same pitch over and over again in a melody. ​

Question 5

Step movement

Answer 5

Step movement is when the notes of a melody move up or down by a single note, like the steps of a staircase.​

Question 6

Leap movement

Answer 6

Leap movement is when the notes of a melody ​move up or down by more than a single note.

Question 7

Sustained notes

Answer 7

Sustained notes (or drones) are notes that are held for a longer duration than others in a piece of music

Question 8

Ties

Answer 8

Symbols called ties are used to show that a note should be sustained