What is melody without harmony?

Melody without harmony is melody. What's the question? It is possible to have interesting music with melody without explicit harmony. read more

Melody without harmony is called monophonic music. It is a linear succession of pitches that never sound at the same time as another pitch. Harmony without melody would be an accompaniment played by itself. read more

Melody and harmony are the bread and butter of music. The melody, or tune, of the song provides a memorable series of pitches that catches the listener's ear. The melody can move in conjunct motion, where the notes move stepwise, and in disjunct motion, where the notes leap up and down the staff. read more

Harmony complements melody. • Harmony is defined as the vertical aspect of music whereas the melodic line is described as the horizontal aspect. • Melody can exist without harmony. However, harmony needs a melody. • Melody incorporates shape, range, and movement. Harmony, rather than incorporating several aspects, is created by different standards. They are either subordinate or coordinate. read more