Musical Devices + Changing the Mood

Question 1

Name all the melodic devices?

Answer 1

Sequence - exact and inexact Imitation

Pedal - Tonic, dominant, inner, inverted

Question 2

Explain all forms of a sequence?

Answer 2

1. A short stretch of melody is repeated, but starting on a different scale step. 2. In an exact sequence, the interval number between each note stays the same. 3. In an inexact sequence, one or two intervals might be altered to fit the harmony better.

Question 3

Explain an imitation?

Answer 3

A short stretch of tune is immediately repeated by another part, either at the same pitch, or an octave higher/lower.

Question 4

Explain all forms of a pedal?

Answer 4

1. A repeated or held (sustained) note, while the harmony changes through different chords. 2.Most pedals are in the bass, and on the tonic or dominant note. 3.Sometimes a pedal can be “inner” or “inverted”, when it is not in the bass.

Question 5

Explain the different ways a composer can affect a change of mood?

Answer 5