Melody Techniques Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is conjunct movement?
Melody moves by step (smooth, flowing).
What is disjunct movement?
Melody moves by leaps (jumpy or angular).
What is scalic movement?
Melody follows the pattern of a scale (ascending or descending).
What are arpeggios or broken chords?
Melody is based on notes of a chord played one after the other.
What are passing notes?
Notes that fill the gap between chord tones (often used in stepwise motion).
What is an appoggiatura?
A ‘leaning’ note that creates tension before resolving (like a grace note but longer).
What is anticipation in music?
A note that arrives early from the next chord (used for tension/resolution).
What is a motif?
A short musical idea or theme that is developed or repeated throughout the piece.
What is a Sequence in melodic devices?
A short melodic pattern is repeated at a higher or lower pitch.
What is Repetition in melodic devices?
Repeating a musical idea or motif exactly, often for emphasis or structure.
What is Imitation in melodic devices?
A melody is echoed in another part or instrument, not always exactly the same.
What is Inversion in melodic devices?
The melody is turned upside down (intervals move in the opposite direction).
What is Augmentation in melodic devices?
The notes of a melody are made longer (e.g., doubled in length).
What is Diminution in melodic devices?
The notes of a melody are made shorter (e.g., halved in length).
What is Conjunct movement in melodic devices?
Melody moves by step (smooth, flowing).
What is Disjunct movement in melodic devices?
Melody moves by leaps (jumpy or angular).
What is Scalic movement in melodic devices?
Melody follows the pattern of a scale (ascending or descending).
What are Arpeggios / Broken chords in melodic devices?
A ‘leaning’ note that creates tension before resolving (like a grace note but longer).
