To accurately identify the two strongest notes of the song, it would be helpful to have the actual song or a specific melody to refer to. Without that information, it is impossible to name the notes by letter name or scale degree names.
However, I can still provide a general explanation of how two strong notes can function to form two types of cadences within a piece, and their significance to the listener.
In music, cadences are chord progressions or melodic patterns that create a sense of resolution or conclusion. The two most common cadences are the authentic cadence and the plagal cadence.
An authentic cadence is a harmonic formula where the dominant chord (V) resolves to the tonic chord (I). This creates a strong sense of resolution and closure. Typically, the strong note in an authentic cadence would be the leading tone (scale degree 7) resolving to the tonic note (scale degree 1), creating a tension and release effect.
On the other hand, a plagal cadence is a harmonic formula where the subdominant chord (IV) resolves to the tonic chord (I). This cadence, often referred to as the "Amen cadence," suggests a more peaceful and conclusive ending. The strong note in a plagal cadence would typically be the tonic note itself (scale degree 1).
The choice of focusing the melody around these two notes would provide a sense of stability and resolution to the listener. By emphasizing the leading tone (scale degree 7) and the tonic note (scale degree 1), the melody would create tension and release moments and a feeling of harmonic grounding. This can add emotional depth and satisfaction to the listener's experience.
It is important to note that without specific information about the song and its context, this explanation is general and may not accurately capture the intended significance of the melody.
Composition_Unit 2_Lesson 11
Name the two strongest notes of this song by letter name and also by their scale degree names. Explain how you chose these 2 notes, how they function to form 2 types of cadences within this piece, what they "give" to the listener, and anything else you know about why I wrote the melody of this song around those 2 notes.
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