MUS 1751 Chapter : Chapter 2 Rhythm Melody And Harmony
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Sometimes composers alter this regularity with syncopation, and the unexpected bounce creates variety and excitement: triple meter 3 beats per measure. One two three: duple meter 2 beats per measure, one two one two. Interval distance between any 2 points: disjunct melody leaps more than half a whole step, conjunct melody constructed of half and whole steps (no leaps) Hearing melodies and phrases: melodies are composed on smaller segments called phrases, usually follow along with phrases when we listen to music. Multiple notes that are played or sung at the same time (associated with melody: built on chords a group of 2 or more pitches, triad basic chord in western music. Chapter 2: tonic first note of the scale, dominant 5th note. Succession of chords moving forward in purposeful fashion: cadence end of a chord progression, plagel 4 to 1, authentic 5 to 1.
