Open phrase ending

Open phrase ending · C E G D → G

Play the short cell and record it next to the second form. Identify what survives: pitch order, rhythm, direction or endpoint.

Example

Motive / treatment · C E G D / G

Motive / treatment

C E G D G

Which feature makes the two forms sound related?

Answer

Compare pitch and rhythm separately. Emphasise the retained feature once and listen again.

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