What are some of the tendencies in European music that achieve melodic emphasis?

What will be an ideal response?


  • The first/last pitches in a phrase give emphasis by their position within the melody.

  • Making certain pitches in melodies longer or louder emphasizes them.

  • Putting pitches on strong beats of bars/measures also emphasizes them.

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a. indicate a setting b. relate to the general public c. express the artist's state of mind d. convey universal truths

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In what form is the third movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony?

A. Scherzo and trio B. Theme and variations C. Minuet and trio D. Sonata

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