Question 1: Define the musical device called 'sequence'. Describe how a sequence might be used in a melody.

Answer: A sequence is a repeated pattern of notes that moves up or down by a fixed interval. It can be used to develop a melody by repeating the pattern at different pitch levels.

Question 2: Listen carefully and imagine a piece of music that features a gradual increase in volume. Which musical device is being used? Explain your answer.

Answer: Crescendo. It involves gradually increasing the volume of the music to create building tension or excitement.

Question 3: Identify the musical device that involves changing the key from one to another within a piece. How does this device affect the mood of the music?

Answer: Modulation. It can create a sense of surprise or excitement and can change the emotional feel of the music.

Question 4: Describe what a 'call and response' pattern is in music. Give an example of how it might be used in a song.

Answer: Call and response is a musical conversation where one phrase (the call) is answered by a second phrase (the response). It is often used in folk songs, gospel, or African music to engage listeners.

Question 5: Sketch a simple four-bar melody that uses repetition and variation. Describe what features your melody should include.

Answer: A melody with the first two bars identical, followed by the third bar slightly altered, and the fourth bar returning to the original. The sketch should show a clear pattern of repetition and a variation in the middle.

Question 6: List three common devices used in composition to create contrast within a piece of music.

Answer: Dynamics (loudness/softness), tempo changes (speed), and contrasting rhythms or melodies.

Question 7: Imagine you are creating a piece of music that gradually gets faster. Which device are you using, and what is this technique called?

Answer: Accelerando. It involves gradually increasing the tempo of the music.

Question 8: Identify and explain the purpose of using a 'pause' or 'rest' in a musical composition.

Answer: A rest or pause creates silence, which adds emphasis, creates suspense, or allows the listener to anticipate the next part of the music.

Question 9: Describe how a composer might use repetition in a piece of music. Why is repetition important?

Answer: A composer repeats a musical phrase or motif to reinforce a theme, make the music memorable, or create structure. Repetition helps listeners recognize and remember the music.

Question 10: Sketch a short musical phrase (about 4 beats long) that includes a clear use of a musical device such as a motif or sequence. Label the device used in your sketch.

Answer: A sketch showing a sequence or motif — for example, a pattern of notes that repeats at a higher pitch in subsequent bars. The label should identify the device, e.g., 'sequence' or 'motif'.