Embellishments, Motives, and Melodic Devices
In an ascending sequence, the pattern moves in which direction?
Downward
Upward
Stays on the same pitch
Alternates up and down
A musical excerpt features a pattern that consistently moves downwards. This is best described as what type of sequence?
Ascending Sequence
Descending Sequence
Chromatic Sequence
Diatonic Sequence
A melodic sequence begins on C4 and is then repeated starting on E4. What is the level of transposition?
A second
A third
A fourth
A fifth
Which of the following best describes a melodic sequence?
A series of chords moving in a circle of fifths
A musical pattern repeated at different pitch levels
A melody that moves only by step
A rhythmic pattern that is repeated throughout a piece
A sequence gradually introduces notes from a target key. What is its likely function?
Prolonging the tonic area
Creating a static harmony
Signaling motion to a new key (Modulation)
Avoiding melodic development
Which of the following is true about diatonic sequences?
They use accidentals frequently.
They stay within the key.
They always maintain the exact interval quality.
They are primarily used for modulation.
Chromatic sequences are often used for what purpose?
Establishing the tonic key
Prolonging the tonic area
Modulation (moving to a new key)
Creating a sense of stability

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A sequence uses accidentals to keep the intervals exactly the same. This is most likely a:
Diatonic Sequence
Chromatic Sequence
Tonal Sequence
Real Sequence
What are the most common intervals of transposition in melodic sequences?
Octaves and Fifths
Steps and Thirds
Sevenths and Ninths
Tritones and Sixths
What is the term for the original musical idea that is repeated in a sequence?
Motive
Pattern
Phrase
Cadence