Music Transcription Melodic and Interval Dictation 2

Question 1

When transcribing a descending minor third, which solfège movement are you notating?

Accepted Answer

Sol down to Mi

Answer

A descending minor third spans 3 half steps, and Sol down to Mi in a major scale covers exactly that distance.

Question 2

A melody begins on scale degree 5 and moves stepwise down to scale degree 2. How many notes does it pass through in total, including the start and end?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

Moving stepwise from 5 down to 2 passes through 5, 4, 3, 2 — four notes total.

Question 3

In melodic dictation, what does it mean when a pitch is said to 'skipped' rather than 'stepped'?

Accepted Answer

It moves by an interval larger than a second

Answer

A skip (or leap) in melodic motion means the melody moves by an interval of a third or larger.

Question 4

You hear an ascending interval that sounds like the opening of 'Here Comes the Bride.' What interval is it?

Accepted Answer

Perfect fourth

Answer

The opening interval of 'Here Comes the Bride' (Bridal Chorus) is an ascending perfect fourth.

Question 5

When writing out a dictated melody, you notice the same pitch repeated three times in a row. What rhythmic device might this suggest?

Accepted Answer

Repeated notes on a rhythmic pattern

Answer

Three repeated pitches indicate a rhythmic pattern on a single pitch, which is common in melodic dictation exercises.

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Music Transcription Melodic and Interval Dictation 2