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Melody and Variations in Music — Key Terms
Match each term to its definition.
Melody
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A sequence of single notes heard as a recognisable tune.
Changing a melody slightly while keeping it recognisable, to add interest.
A change in the timing of notes, such as making them faster or adding rests.
A change to the tune itself, such as adding or reordering notes.
A change in loudness, using accents or soft and loud passages.
Variation
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A sequence of single notes heard as a recognisable tune.
Changing a melody slightly while keeping it recognisable, to add interest.
A change in the timing of notes, such as making them faster or adding rests.
A change to the tune itself, such as adding or reordering notes.
A change in loudness, using accents or soft and loud passages.
Rhythmic variation
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A sequence of single notes heard as a recognisable tune.
Changing a melody slightly while keeping it recognisable, to add interest.
A change in the timing of notes, such as making them faster or adding rests.
A change to the tune itself, such as adding or reordering notes.
A change in loudness, using accents or soft and loud passages.
Melodic variation
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A sequence of single notes heard as a recognisable tune.
Changing a melody slightly while keeping it recognisable, to add interest.
A change in the timing of notes, such as making them faster or adding rests.
A change to the tune itself, such as adding or reordering notes.
A change in loudness, using accents or soft and loud passages.
Dynamic variation
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A sequence of single notes heard as a recognisable tune.
Changing a melody slightly while keeping it recognisable, to add interest.
A change in the timing of notes, such as making them faster or adding rests.
A change to the tune itself, such as adding or reordering notes.
A change in loudness, using accents or soft and loud passages.
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