Melody_vs_Harmony

In this presentation, I explain the difference between melody and harmony. Thank you for checking it out.

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1. Melody vs Harmony WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
2. Melody  Melody can be defined as a memorable series of pitches/notes.  The melody serves as a main focus of the song and acts as a means of communication from the composer to his or her audience.  Emotions are often implied through melodic contour.  Melodic contour is the shape of the melody.
3. Melodic Contour Examples
4. Melody Examples  What would the melodic contour look like????
5. More Examples
6. More Examples
7. Conjunct and Disjunct Movement  conjunct motion - notes that step from one note to another.  Disjunct motion – notes that leap from one note to another.  Conjunct Example Disjunct Example
8. Harmony  Melody alone can leave the music sounding empty and lonesome without some accompaniment.  Thus, many composers add supporting notes called harmony.  In general, harmony can be defined as notes that sound simultaneously. Harmony acts as notes that support a melody.  Mary Had a Little Lamb (No Harmony) With Harmony
9. Countermelody  A countermelody is a secondary melody that is made to accompany the primary melody.