1
Q
conjunct
A
when a melody moves by step
2
Q
disjunct
A
when a melody moves by leap
3
Q
balanced phrases
A
phrases that are of similar length
4
Q
melismatic
A
when the lyrics are set to the music so that there are several notes per syllable
5
Q
syllabic
A
when the lyrics are set to the music so that there is one note per syllable
6
Q
ornamented
A
when the music is decorated with ornaments, such as trills or acciaccaturas
7
Q
imitation
A
a melodic device where a melody is repeated by another instrument
8
Q
sequence
A
a melodic device where a melody is repeated straight away at a higher/lower pitch
9
Q
anacrusis
A
when a melody starts before the first beat of the bar
