Spelling Word List: GCSE Music: Texture and Melody 1

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Explore this spelling list: GCSE Music: Texture and Melody 1. Take advantage of these interactive exercises to help you spell accurately. Try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page.

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Key words for GCSE Music

	ascending	If the pitch is getting higher, it is ascending.
	descending	If the pitch is getting lower, it is descending.
	step	A step is an interval between two notes that have a note between them.
	leap	A leap is an interval of a third or more.
	layers	Independent parts that are played at the same time are called layers.
	contour	The contour of a melody is its shape.
	decoration	An embellishment to a melody is called a decoration,.
	ornate	An ornate melody is elaborate.
	conjunct	Conjunct describes melodic progression in steps.
	disjunct	Disjunct describes melodic progression in leaps.
	triadic	Melodies built around the notes in a triad are called triadic.
	arpeggio	An arpeggio is when the notes from a chord are played one after the other.
	scalic	Melodies that follow the order of a scale are called scalic.
	ornamentation	An ornamentation is a note or group of notes added to embellish a melody.

Spelling Activities & Games: GCSE Music: Texture and Melody 1

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Spelling Practice: GCSE Music: Texture and Melody 1

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ascending

descending

step

leap

layers

contour

decoration

ornate

conjunct

disjunct

triadic

arpeggio

scalic

ornamentation

Spelling Games: GCSE Music: Texture and Melody 1

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Take a Spelling Test: GCSE Music: Texture and Melody 1

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If the pitch is getting higher, it is _________.

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