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series of single notes that add up to a recognizable whole |
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interval between two adjacent tones in the “do-re-mi” scale |
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any interval larger than a step (“do to me”) |
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distance between its lowest and highest tones |
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emotional focal point; often the highest tone of a melody |
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shorter parts of melodies |
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repetition of a melodic pattern at a higher or lower pitch |
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resting place at the end of a phrase – point of arrival |
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gives a sense of finality |
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melody serves as a starting point for a more extended piece of music and, in stretching out, will go through all kinds of changes |
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