the notes or chords that accompany the melody of a piece of music

an interval of eight notes, eg. C to the next C is an octave

a melodic note not from the chord, linking two chord tones

a texture that consists of a single line of music

a texture that consists of two or more musical lines moving at the same time (with the same rhythm)

Applying Triadic Melody - Example 1 Video

Applying Triadic Melody - Example 2 Video

In this unit pupils extend their understanding of harmonic progressions, learning about ground bass and triadic harmony.

built using one or two notes from a triad, with another note in the bass.

A note that links two chord tones smoothly, even though it is not part of the chord, is called a {{}} note.

higher in the scoring, often up the octave

In a score, where is the melody usually found?

melody with accompaniment in the same rhythm

two or more independent melodies weaving together

Match the musical texture to its definition:

many instruments playing at different rhythms

Which best describes a monophonic texture?

You hear a piece where the melody and chords move together in the same rhythm. How would you describe this texture?

What does conjunct movement mean in a melody?

how many layers of sound are heard at the same time and how they fit together

The overall organisation of a piece of music is called its ...

Which rhythm pattern is also known as the 3–3–2 pattern?

a 2-beat syncopated rhythm with dotted notes

Which best describes the habanera rhythm?

the way different notes combine to create chords or accompaniment

a sequence of notes that is the main tune

a pattern of long and short note durations