A unit of meaning within the larger structure of a melody is called a: a. Phrase b. Stanza c. Cadence d. Climax

The correct answer is a. Phrase.In music, a phrase is a unit of meaning within the larger structure of a melody. It is a sequence of notes that forms a coherent musical idea or thought. A phrase typically ends with a cadence, which is a resting point or pause in the music. Stanzas are units of meaning in poetry, while climax refers to the most intense or exciting point in a musical composition.