Melodic contour - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following is the major physical or organic factor underlying impairment in the speech of persons with cleft palate? (A) Congenital hearing loss from otitis media (B) Broad irregular maxillary arch (C) Palatopharyngeal insufficiency (D) Irregular vocal fold abduction - Correct answer-(C) is correct. Palatopharyngeal insufficiency or, more specifically, velopharyngeal insufficiency is the major cause of the hypernasal speech associated with cleft palate. (A), (B), and (C) are i...

Which of the following is the major physical or organic factor underlying impairment in the speech of persons with cleft palate? (A) Congenital hearing loss from otitis media (B) Broad irregular maxillary arch (C) Palatopharyngeal insufficiency (D) Irregular vocal fold abduction - Correct answer-(C) is correct. Palatopharyngeal insufficiency or, more specifically, velopharyngeal insufficiency is the major cause of the hypernasal speech associated with cleft palate. (A), (B), and (C) are i...

Melody - correct answer Succession of single tones or pitches perceived by the mind as a unity. Interval - correct answer Distance and relationship between two pitches Phrases - correct answer Musical unit; often a component of a melody contour - correct answer the overall shape of a melodic line. It can move upward, downward, or remain static Conjunct - correct answer moving mostly by small intervals Cadence - correct answer Point of punctuation in music Range - c...

Theory 1-2 is an advanced music theory class at Peabody. In this document, you will find my notes on step progression, leaps, and other elements of a melodic contour.

Music appreciation chapters 1-11 Melody Correct Answer: Tune (group of notes in succession perceived as a whole note) Range Correct Answer: Lowest to highest note (distance between) Contour Correct Answer: Shape of melody Interval Correct Answer: Distance between 2 notes (or pitches) Conjunct Correct Answer: Connected intervals Disjunct Correct Answer: Disconnected intervals Phrase Correct Answer: Unit of melody in a large structure Countermelody Correct Answer: ...