Labeling Harmonic Intervals

Question 1

labels for harmonic intervals

Answer 1

• we label our harmonic progressions so what we can make sure it is a “good line”
• in first species we don’t need to label each interval by perfect, major, or minor. because they are always consonant
• any interval larger than a 10th is written down an octave. so a 12th would be written as a 4th
• contrapuntal motion is when we identify if the intervals are moving in contrary motion, parallel motion, similar motion or oblique motion

Question 2

contrary motion (C)

Answer 2

• when the lines move away or together by a step or more. this gives a feeling of independence and balance. most of you line should be contrary motion

Question 3

parallel motion (P)

Answer 3

• when the interval is carried over to the next bar. this is only allowed with some intervals

Question 4

similar motion (S)

Answer 4

• when the notes in the interval are moving in the same direction but te interval changes. allowed except when approaching an octave (unless the upper line is moving by a step)

Question 5

oblique motion (O)

Answer 5

• when one note is carried over, the other line changes the interval. this is allowed but not preferred

Question 6

we have two different names for how lines are written out

Answer 6

• conjunct: when the line is moves together, is smooth and connected
• disjunct: when the line is more separated (skips and leaps) and not vary connected

Question 7

Provide the term used to identify the type of melodic line that moves mostly by steps ____
As opposed to the line that moves by skips and leaps ____

Answer 7

• conjunct; disjunct

Question 8

Compound intervals greater than a 10th are reduced to intervals less than an octave. A 10th could be labeled a 3rd. Therefore a 12th is equal to the interval of a ___

Answer 8

• 5th

Question 9

What type of harmonic motion occurs when one voice is static (repeats the same pitch) and the other voice moves by a leap, skip, or step?

Answer 9

• oblique