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

the overall shape of a melody; this takes into account whether it ascends or descends and is conjunct or disjunct

when a short part of a melody is copied (or 'imitated') in another part

The first melody

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The second melody

Listen to the middle and final sections of the composition

Original

Developed version

Version using fragments

Reharmonised version

Can you spot the imitated phrase in this example?

Original second melody

What methods have been used that were also used to develop the first melody?

Can you spot that?

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Melodic development

Music

Using repetition and contrast in a section

Creating contrasting sections

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

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

a short musical idea that is often repeated or varied throughout a piece.

multiple notes sung on one syllable of a word.

a pattern of chords that usually lasts for 4, 8 or 16 bars.

We can use conjunct and disjunct to describe the ...

A short section of a melody, typically lasting for one, two or four bars is called a ...

Starter Quiz

In music, a motif is ...