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I-5. Melody (key)

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I-5. Melody
incomplete cadence
A melodic phrase that sets up an expectation for continuing is called an __________________
melody
A series of tones that add up to a recognizable whole is called a ____________________
climax
The emotional focal point of a melody is called the ______________________
sequence
The repetition of a melodic pattern at a higher or lower pitch level is called a _____________________
cadence
A resting place at the end of a phrase is called a ____________________
phrase
A part of a melody is called a ________________
smoothly connected
Legato refers to playing or singing a melody ______________
theme
A melody that serves as the starting point for a more extended piece of music is called a ___________________
adjacent scale tones
A melody is said to move by steps if it moves by ________________________
staccato
A short, detached style of singing or playing is called _________________________
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