module 4

Question 1

what is a melodic interval?

Answer 1

the distance between two notes played one after another.

Question 2

what is a harmonic interval?

Answer 2

the distance between two notes played at the same time

Question 3

what is a perfect interval?

Answer 3

The intervals of a fourth, fifth and octave are perfect, and are present in both major and minor keys. Perfect intervals cannot be major or minor in quality; they can only be altered through diminution or augmentation

Question 4

define major interval

Answer 4

the interval of a second, third, sixth, or seventh that is formed above the tonic note of a major scale. Major intervals have a “happy” sound, just like the major scale

Question 5

define minor interval

Answer 5

the interval of a second, third, sixth, or seventh that is one half step smaller than its equivalent major interval. Minor intervals have a “sad” sound

Question 6

define augmented

Answer 6

an interval that is one half step larger than a major or perfect interval

Question 7

define diminished

Answer 7

an interval that is one half step smaller than a minor or perfect interval.

Question 8

define tritone

Answer 8

an augmented fourth or a diminished fifth

Question 9

define dissonance

Answer 9

sounds considered to be “difficult” or unpleasant for the ear

Question 10

define consonance

Answer 10

sounds considered pleasant for the ear.