Question

Which of the following does NOT describe a musical motive?
A) A melodic or rhythmic fragment.
B) The reason for playing softly.
C) A short musical idea.
D) The basis for development in a musical piece.

Answer 1

B) The reason for playing softly

Answer 2

Answer:

B) The reason for playing softly.

Explanation:

Motives are usually built with a purpose and are building blocks for a lot of good compositions. Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Brahms were some of the composers who used motives whole composing.

Motive or Motif is another term that is referred to as the piece of melody or a chord progression or a rhythm.