Composition exemplar - violin and piano (score)

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Composition exemplar - violin and piano (audio)

the ‘shape’ of a melody, including how it ascends or descends and uses conjunct or disjunct movement

a short section of a melody, normally lasting 1, 2 or 4 bars

the chord pattern at the end of a section or piece (e.g. perfect cadence - chord V then I)

How has the composer used repetition to give this section a sense of unity?

British English CC

first 4-bar phrase

second phrase

fourth phrase

Where is the repeated rhythm and melodic shape in the first phrase?

How does the accompaniment use repetition to create a sense of unity?

How does the composer use contrast to create variety in this section?

Task A audio

Using repetition and contrast in a section

Music

Creating contrasting sections

Melodic development

Developing texture

Creating harmonic variety

Pupils analyse exemplar compositions to understand how repetition, contrast, texture and harmony are used effectively. They develop compositional understanding by exploring how musical ideas are varied, structured and developed across sections.

Composition exemplars: creating a varied composition

Which word describes movement by leaps in the melodic line?

A short melodic idea that is repeated in steps either rising or falling is called a ...

A broken chord pattern is often used as ...

Starter Quiz

Which word describes movement by leaps in the melodic line?