Music Theory Exam #6

Name:________________________________

Give a short definition for the following terms:

1. Motive (melodic and rhythmic)2. Sequence3. Phrase4. Extension of a phraseFill in the blank with the correct word:
5. Rhythmic motives NOT associated with a melodic motive commonly appear in
the _________________________.
6. A sequence requires at least ____________________ segments.
7. Sequences usually have __________________ direction (s).
8. A modified sequence uses _____________________ in a way that does not
destroy the original character of the motive.

9. A false sequence is a mixture of sequence and ______________________.

10.A change of mode usually goes from ___________________ to the parallel
________________.
11.In order for two phrases to form a period, it is important that the second
cadence be _________________ than the first.

Answer the following questions with complete sentences:

12.What is the difference between a real and a tonal sequence?
13.How similar to two phrases need to be in order to be parallel?
14.A non-period construction happens when:

15.What are four general characteristics of a strong melody by conventional

standards?

16.Describe some common techniques used to extend a phrase.

17.The idea of a four bar phrase developed gradually during which period?
18.By the end of which period had phrase structure become quite regular?
19.Is the musical phrase still a dominant influence in music today?

Listening: Melodic phrases/parallel or contrasting periods?

Analyze the Mozart sonata :

1. Do a complete harmonic analysis using Roman numerals. Include notation of
the correct inversions and seventh chords.
2. Put a bracket over each phrase and indicate if the phrases form a period.
3. A sequence occurs at ________________ (measure numbers).
4. A phrase extension occurs at ________________ (measure numbers).
5. A phrase that is contrasting to all other phrases occurs at ________________
(measure numbers).

Write a four measure melody starting in D Major and include a real sequence of
three segments.

Re-write your melody with an extension in the middle of the phrase.