Contour
Ascending and descending
Motion
Conjunct or disjunct
Interval
Space between two pitches
Conjunct
Easier to sing (little spaces)
Disjunct
Harder to sing (big spaces)
Cadences
The configuration that creates a pause
Different ways of using melodies
Different variations
Melody
A sequence of single notes that is satisfying
Motive
A short musical idea
Theme
Tema