Melody Flashcards
1
Q
What does conjunct and Disjunct mean?
A
Moving in steps / Moving in leaps or jumps
2
Q
Ascending / Descending means…
A
Moving up / Moving down in pitch
3
Q
what does Chromatic mean?
A
Moving in semi-tones (e.g. the very first, descending electric guitar passage in Killer Queen)
4
Q
What are Ornaments?
A
5
Q
What is a Sequence?
A
A repeated melodic phrase that starts on a different pitch
6
Q
What should you do when describing a melody?
A
When describing a melody you should always first write whether it is conjunct / disjunct and ascending / descending… Then you can discuss other features.
