Sequences

Question 1

sequences

Answer 1

• popular compositional technique
• repetition of an idea or pattern that is the same or similar
• large motives can be called a sequence pattern, but it is a sequence just the same
• the rhythm/interval pattern stays the same but the pitches move to a new set

Question 2

types of sequences

Answer 2

• Melodic Sequence: repetitions that begin on different pitches
• • the melody is the same in terms of rhythms and intervals but is has a new starting pitch
• • there is an interval indication for the soprano and bass interval. that term is called Linear intervallic pattern (LIP)
• – means that even though the starting note may change, the soprano-bass interval does not
• Harmonic Sequence: The function of the harmonies also gets repeated. they move in a predictable pattern
• • relationship stay the same relative to themselves, even though the pitches change
• • an example of a harmonic pattern is root movement of fifths
• – D-G-C-F-Bb
• — down a 5th up a 4th
• we can further clarify the type of sequence by noticing how strictly is it transposed
• Diatonic Sequence: sequence that stays within the key signature. restates the same generic intervals but allows for quality shifts )M/m 3rd) etc.
• • same ideas, but the key signature dictates the quality of intervals and allows them to change
• Chromatic Sequence: repeats the idea with the identical specific interval size. basically transposition
• • since they move around so strictly with the intervals, it sounds like it is changing keys

Question 3

how to analyze and identify sequences

Answer 3

• you need to identify:
• • what type of motive is the pattern based on
• – melodic, harmonic, etc.
• • interval of restatement
• – first note to first note
• – finding that intervallic relationship
• – moving down or up?
• • if motive is transposed, the interval should be indivated
• – this is known as the level of transposition
• — “we are moving it by ___ down”
• — space is filled in by P5, m3, etc.

Question 4

sequences take place not just in music but in art and math as well, and can best be summarized as ________________

Answer 4

• predictable patterns

Question 5

a ________ sequence is repetition of the material at different pitch levels

Answer 5

• melodic

Question 6

although they can alternate direction, sequences tend to like to go either up or down

Answer 6

• true

Question 7

a _________ sequence means the repeated material stays within the given key

Answer 7

• diatonic

Question 8

a ______________ sequence means the repeated material will be altered with accidentals to retain an exact pattern

Answer 8

• chromatic

Question 9

how fare a pattern moves every time it restates itself is called the _________

Answer 9

• level of transposition