Match each item to the correct description below.
-A category of melody distinguished by its pitch content
A)dirge
B)narco-corrido
C)mode
D)tetrachord
E)hymn

Question

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A mode is a category of melody distinguished by its pitch content, representing a specific arrangement of whole and half steps.

Answer: D
 A tetrachord is a series of four notes arranged in a distinct pattern of whole and half steps, often used to construct modes.

Answer: A
 A dirge is a slow and mournful song, typically used to commemorate the dead.

Answer: B
 A narco-corrido is a Mexican folk song that typically tells the story of drug traffickers and their adventures.

Answer: E
 A hymn is a religious song or poem of praise typically sung in a church or other religious setting.

Match Each Item to the Correct Description Below