Embellishments, Motives, and Melodic Devices
Which of the following melodic lines contains a chromatic passing tone?
C-D-E
F-G-A
A-B-C
D-D#-E
Which of the following best describes a passing tone?
A non-chord tone that skips away from a chord tone and then returns to it.
A non-chord tone that connects two chord tones by step.
A chord tone that is approached by a leap.
A non-chord tone that is always on a strong beat.
In the key of G major, identify the accented passing tone in the following progression: G - A (beat 1) - B.
G
A
B
None
What is the primary function of passing tones in music?
To create rhythmic complexity through syncopation.
To add melodic interest and smooth voice leading between chord tones.
To emphasize strong beats in a measure.
To create harmonic dissonance and tension.
In the key of C major, which of the following melodic fragments contains a diatonic passing tone between C and E?
C-D#-E
C-D-E
C-F-E
C-B-E
In the key of A minor, which of the following melodic fragments contains an upper neighbor tone to A?
A-G-A
A-B-A
A-C-A
A-G#-A
In the key of E minor, identify the chromatic lower neighbor tone in the following melodic fragment: B - A# - B
B
A#
None
A

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Which of the following melodic lines contains a diatonic neighbor tone in C major?
E-F#-E
G-F-G
A-B-A
B-C#-B
Which of the following best describes a neighbor tone?
A non-chord tone that connects two chord tones by leap.
A non-chord tone that steps away from a chord tone and then immediately returns to it.
A chord tone approached by a chromatic alteration.
A non-chord tone that resolves after two beats.
What is the function of neighbor tones in music?
To create a smooth transition between two different chords.
To add ornamentation and a sense of anticipation or delay to a melody.
To establish a new key area through modulation.
To create a strong rhythmic drive.