6. Harmony and Voice Leading III(COLON) Embellishments, Motives, and Melodic Devices

Analyzing Melodic Patterning — Quiz

Test your understanding of analyzing melodic patterning with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

In melodic analysis, what is a motive most accurately described as?

Question 2

Which melodic device describes a note that is approached by step and left by step in the same general direction after a brief departure from the chord tone?

Question 3

What is the main purpose of identifying repeated motives in a melody?

Question 4

Which of the following is the best example of sequence?

Question 5

A passing tone most often appears when a melody does what?