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Developing Understanding of 20th and 21st Century Music
Quick questions on Music concepts (melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture) - SQA Higher Music Technology
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What is melody?Show answer
Melody concepts describe the tune and how it moves.
What is harmony?Show answer
Harmony concepts describe the chords and tonality.
What is q1?Show answer
What is the difference between an ostinato and a riff? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Name and describe one texture you might hear in a pop song. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
What is a pedal in harmony? [2 marks]
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