melodic phrase

How To Use melodic phrase In A Sentence

• The melodic counterpart of isorhythmic patterning is the use of the same melodic phrase or line, each time at a different pitch level.
• Motifs Composers have sometimes used a recurring motif or melodic phrase to establish the atmosphere of a piece.
• The second movement is a scherzo constructed primarily of five short melodic phrases.
• Long, slow trip hop electronic groovery in the classic title song of his latest album sets up long and twisted but memorable melodic phrases.
• Sounds waft by or linger barely long enough to register as rhythmic or melodic phrases.
• Instead, the melodic phrases owe their unity and continuity to the juxtaposition of short segments with obvious motivic connections.
• The striking thematic material and subtle turns of melodic phrase mark this score as the work of a composer with an original voice.
• The opening melodic phrase is repeated throughout the piece, decorated sometimes by acciaccaturas, trills, or flowing semiquavers.