Question 1: Describe what a melody is in your own words. Why is it important in a piece of music?

Answer: A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single, coherent tune. It is important because it carries the main theme and makes the music memorable.

Question 2: Listen carefully to a melody that moves mostly stepwise (notes close to each other). What is this type of movement called?

Answer: This movement is called a stepwise motion or conjunct movement.

Question 3: Identify whether the following description refers to a 'rising' or 'falling' melody: 'The notes gradually go higher in pitch from the start to the end of the phrase.'

Answer: Rising melody.

Question 4: Write a simple four-note melody using the notes C, D, E, and F. The melody should start on C and include at least one stepwise movement and one leap.

Answer: A correct answer might be: C - D - F - E, where C to D is stepwise, and D to F is a leap.

Question 5: Explain what a 'leap' is in melody writing and give an example using any two notes.

Answer: A leap is a movement between notes that are not next to each other in the scale, jumping a larger interval. For example, moving from C to G is a leap of a fifth.

Question 6: Sketch a simple melody that starts on the note G, moves up stepwise to A, then jumps down to E, and finally returns to G. Use a blank staff provided.

Answer: A correct sketch would show G on the second line of the staff, then stepwise up to A on the second space, a jump down to E on the first line, and back to G on the second line.

Question 7: What is the difference between a melody that uses mostly stepwise movement and one that uses many leaps? Which one might sound smoother?

Answer: A melody with mostly stepwise movement moves by small intervals and sounds smoother, while one with many leaps jumps larger distances and can sound more dramatic or irregular.

Question 8: Listen to a melody that repeats the same note several times before moving to a new note. What is this repetition called?

Answer: This is called a repeated note.

Question 9: Design a short, memorable melody for a school anthem using only the notes C, D, E, and G. Use at least three notes in your melody.

Answer: A suitable melody could be: C - D - E - G - E - D - C, creating a simple, memorable tune.

Question 10: Why is it important to think about the rhythm when writing a melody? Give one reason.

Answer: Rhythm helps to give the melody a sense of movement and makes it more interesting to listen to.

Question 11: Imagine you are composing a melody for a calm and peaceful scene. Would you choose a melody with many leaps or mostly stepwise movement? Explain why.

Answer: I would choose mostly stepwise movement because it sounds smoother and more calming.