Music Fundamentals A Balanced Approach

WORKBOOK: MODULE 5

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Exercise 5.3

Identify the meter and the pulse note. Write the counts below the melodies. Which pieces begin with an
anacrusis? Which of the melodies use syncopation? In each excerpt, a bracket is placed over
notes that form a motive; locate and bracket the same motive used in repetition, or with slight changes.

1. “Simple Gifts,” Shaker melody
   Meter __ Pulse note __

Count:

Count:

2. “Wayfaring Stranger,” Spiritual
   Meter __ Pulse note __

Count:

3. Symphony No. 40, K. 550 (W.A. Mozart)
   Meter __ Pulse note __

Count:

Count:

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