The Concept of Melody. A Structural point of view
The Concept of Melody. A Structural point of view
Author(s): Anca PredaSubject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts, Music
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: melody; phrase; prolongation; rhythm; analysis;
Summary/Abstract: Classical music is governed by rules that manage the relation between notes andthe dynamic element that states its tempo and rhythm. Musical analysis represents theprocess of understanding the composer’s aims when creating a work and can be used as anintermediary depiction of it for purposes like expressive performance or music comparison.Melody is one of the most elementary features of music, consisting in a series of notesstringed together. The melodic line of a musical work is a sequence of sounds that structurea melody. Melodic analysis regards the stylistic features of a musical phrase.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VIII: Performing Arts
- Issue Year: 13/2020
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 131-138
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English