Composing Simple Melodies — Quiz
1.
What are the two key components that combine to create a melody?
2.
Moving from C to E in a melody (skipping over D) is an example of:
3.
What is the 'tonic' note?
4.
What dös the dynamic marking 'f' mean?
5.
Why is the pentatonic scale (5-note scale) a good choice for beginning composers?
6.
What should you do before notating your melody on a staff?
7.
Describe what gives a melody a good 'contour' or shape.