Practice Practical Application: Singing/Playing Simple Melodies, Identifying Melodic Direction - 1.2.4 | Unit 1: The Building Blocks of Sound - Elements of Music | IB Grade 9 Music
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1.2.4 - Practical Application: Singing/Playing Simple Melodies, Identifying Melodic Direction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does it mean when a melody is described as 'ascending'?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about musical scales.

Question 2

Easy

Can you name a practice song that has a clear ascending melody?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall children's songs.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does 'ascending' refer to in music?

  • Notes going lower
  • Notes staying the same
  • Notes going higher

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about moving up a staircase.

Question 2

True or False: A melody that remains static does not change in pitch.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what 'static' means in other contexts.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Compose a melody that ascends through four notes and then descends back to the starting note. Identify the melodic direction of your composition.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of a common melody structure and apply it!

Question 2

Listen to a classical piece and identify segments where the melody ascends and descends. Record your findings in a chart.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Listen carefully and segment the piece into manageable parts.

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