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Intervals I
In music, an interval is the distance between two notes.
A melodic interval is the distance between two notes shich are played one at a time.
A harmonic interval is the distance between two notes which are played at the same time.

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Melodic Intervals

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2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th

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Harmonic Intervals
5th 6th 7th
2nd 3rd 4th

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The interval between two The interval of an
identical notes is called eighth is called an
a unison. octave.
unison
octave
(8th)
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1. Identify the following intervals as melodic (M) or harmonic (H).

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2. Name these melodic intervals.
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3. Name these harmonic intervals.

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4. Write the indicated harmonic interval above the given note.

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5. Write the indicated harmonic interval above the given note.

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3rd 5th 4th 6th unison 7th octave 4th
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