Melody Flashcards
1
Q
Is the melody simple or complex?
A
Simple
2
Q
What is a Head theme?
A
The main tune of a jazz song that is improvised on
3
Q
What is there frequent use of in the piece?
A
Improvisation
4
Q
Ragtime
A
Music characterised
by a syncopated melodic
line and regularly accented
accompaniment
5
Q
Blues note
A
A ‘bent’ note between the minor and major third
6
Q
Grace note
A
An extra note added as an embellishment that is not essential to the harmony or melody
7
Q
Acciaccatura
A
Crushed note
8
Q
What do the saxophones do?
A
Play in thirds (conjunct)
Alto sax improvises
9
Q
What does Head 1 begin on?
A
Major 6th
D to B
