1) This refers to the process of creating a string of notes, rhythms, and harmonies to form a cohesive monophonic musical idea. a) Create a chord progression b) Compose a melody c) Harmonic resolution 2) This involves taking an existing idea and expanding upon it by altering its rhythm, adding variations, or changing its harmony. a) Melodic development b) Texture c) Transposition 3) This is the spontaneous creation of a melody in real-time. a) Repetition b) Articulation c) Improvisation 4) A musical phrase that is memorable and easy to remember a) Catchy melody b) Motif c) Ostinato 5) The main motif sung by the lead vocalist in a song. a) Background harmony b) Lead vocal melody c) Chorus melody 6) The shape or outline of a melody as it moves up and down in pitch, describing it’s movement. a) Melodic development b) Melodic contour c) Harmonic rhythm 7) The framework or organization of a musical idea, including its phrases, motifs, and how it develops throughout a piece of music a) Form structure b) Intervallic structure c) Melodic structure 8) A secondary, complimentary musical motif. It helps add depth and complexity to the overall sound a) Countermelody b) Polytonality c) Harmonic Density 9) The distance between two pitches in a melody a) Triad b) Counterpoint c) Interval

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