Melody and Contour
Exploring how melodies are constructed, identifying melodic contour (steps, skips, repeats), and creating simple melodic phrases.
Key Questions
- Analyze how a melody's contour (its rising and falling shape) contributes to its emotional quality.
- Differentiate between a melody that moves by 'steps' and one that moves by 'skips'.
- Construct a short melodic phrase that incorporates both stepwise and skipping motion.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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