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What is part of a melody called?

A melody is made up of individual notes.

Here are some other terms related to melodies:

* Phrase: A short musical idea, like a sentence in speech.

* Motif: A short, memorable musical figure, like a catchy phrase.

* Theme: A longer musical idea, often the main subject of a piece.

* Interval: The distance between two notes.

* Rhythm: The pattern of note durations.

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