Melody: Master the Basics of Musical Expression

Question 1

In music, what is the term for singing multiple notes on a single syllable?

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Melisma

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Glissando

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Sequence

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Fermata

Question 2

What characterizes the movement of a 'stepwise melodic contour'?

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Small intervals, creating smoothness

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Large intervals, creating tension

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Unpredictable intervals, creating surprise

Question 3

What is the range of a melody?

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The distance between the highest and lowest notes

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The number of octaves covered by the melody

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The duration of the melody

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The overall shape of the melody

Question 4

Identify the melodic contour of the following melody: G - A - G - F - E - D - C

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Descending

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Ascending

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Curvilinear

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Unison

Question 5

Which of the following melodies has the widest range?

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Melody B: D - F# - A - C#

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Melody A: C - E - G - B

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Melody C: E - G - B - D

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Melody D: F - A - C - E

Question 6

Identify the ascending melodic contour in the following excerpt: D - E - F# - G - A

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True

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False

Question 7

The range of a melody refers to:

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The distance between the highest and lowest notes

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The number of notes in the melody

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The speed at which the melody is played

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The key in which the melody is written

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a type of melodic contour?

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Polyphonic

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Ascending

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Descending

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Symmetrical

Question 9

A sequence is a melodic pattern that:

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Is repeated at a different pitch level

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Is inverted (upside down)

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Is played backwards

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Is transposed into a different key

Question 10

A descending melodic line conveys a sense of:

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Sadness or melancholy

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Joy or excitement

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Resolution or closure

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Anticipation or suspense

Question 11

The climax of a melody is:

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The highest or most intense point

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The lowest or most relaxed point

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The beginning of the melody

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The end of the melody

Question 12

Which type of melody primarily moves in steps, with occasional leaps?

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Stepwise melody

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Leaping melody

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Ascending melody

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Descending melody

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an element of melody?

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Tempo

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Contour

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Range

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Repetition

Question 14

The highest and lowest notes of a melody define its:

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Range

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Contour

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Repetition

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Rhythm

Question 15

A melody that moves primarily in a single direction is known as:

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Conjunct

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Stepped

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Disjunct

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Chromatic

Question 16

The repetition of a musical phrase at different pitches is called:

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Sequence

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Transposition

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Variation

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Canon

Question 17

A melody that uses a wide range of pitches and leaps is known as:

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Disjunct

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Melismatic

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Conjunct

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Stepwise

Question 18

The analysis of a melody's shape and direction is known as:

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Melodic contour analysis

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Harmonic analysis

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Rhythmic analysis

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Formal analysis

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an element of melody?

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Harmony

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Contour

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Range

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Repetition

Question 20

The highest and lowest pitches in a melody define its:

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Range

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Contour

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Cadence

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Interval

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of melodic repetition?

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Repeating a musical phrase

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Modulating to a different key

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Adding variations to a melody

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Creating a new melody

Question 22

A melody that stays within a narrow pitch range is considered:

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Conjunct

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Disjunct

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Ornate

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Chromatic

Question 23

Which of the following is a characteristic of a diatonic melody?

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Uses only white keys on a piano

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Contains only half steps

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Emphasizes dissonance

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Moves freely outside of a key

Question 24

A melody that features leaps and skips is known as:

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Disjunct

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Melismatic

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Ornate

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Chromatic

Question 25

Which of the following is a type of melodic progression?

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Sequential

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Harmonic

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Rhythmic

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Polyphonic

Question 26

A melody that follows the notes of a scale is described as:

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Diatonic

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Chromatic

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Pentatonic

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Modal

Question 27

In music, what is a melodic phrase?

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A short, complete musical idea that usually ends with a clear resting point.

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A melody that repeats several times in a piece.

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A long, complex melody that serves as the main theme of a piece.

Question 28

What term describes the overall shape or direction of a melody?

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Melodic contour

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Melodic form

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Melodic range

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Melodic repetition

Question 29

The range of a melody refers to:

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The highest and lowest notes used in the melody

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The number of steps or skips between notes

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The length of the melody in time

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The mood or atmosphere created by the melody

Question 30

What is the term for repeating a melody at different pitches?

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Melodic sequence

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Melodic inversion

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Melodic retrograde

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Melodic transposition

Question 31

What is the term for melodic movement that goes by one note at a time?

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Conjunct motion

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Disjunct motion

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Chromatic motion

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Diatonic motion

Question 32

Which of the following intervals can create a sense of tension and movement in a melody?

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Minor second

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Perfect fifth

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Major third

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Perfect octave

Question 33

Which of the following describes a short, recurring musical idea within a melody?

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A motive

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A phrase

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A section

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A theme

Question 34

How does dissonance affect the overall character of a melody?

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It creates a sense of tension and release

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It adds stability and balance

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It makes the melody more pleasing to the ear

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It has no significant impact on the melody

Question 35

Which note in the melody C, D, E, F, G, A, B has the highest pitch?

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B

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G

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C

Question 36

What is the range of the melody C, D, E, F, G?

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5 notes (from C to G)

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3 notes (from C to E)

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6 notes (from B to G)

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4 notes (from C to F)

Question 37

Which example demonstrates melodic repetition?

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A melody that begins and ends with the same musical phrase

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A melody that is played in a different octave

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A melody that moves up and down in a stepwise motion

Question 38

What is the term for the highest point of a melody?

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Climax

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Phrase

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Cadence

Question 39

What is the main purpose of a melodic hook?

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To make a melody more catchy and memorable

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To introduce a new theme in a melody

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To provide a sense of closure to a melody

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To create contrast within a melody

Question 40

How does melody contribute to the overall expression of a musical piece?

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It conveys emotions, creates atmosphere, and supports the lyrics (if present)

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It helps to organize the structure of a piece

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It provides a sense of rhythm and pulse