The overall shape of a melodic line is known as: a. Movement b. Shape c. Contour d. Wave

The correct answer is c. Contour.<br /><br />The overall shape of a melodic line is known as its contour. Contour refers to the direction and shape of the melody as it moves up and down in pitch. It describes the general outline or pattern of the melody, indicating whether it rises, falls, or remains stable, and how it moves between different pitches. Contour helps to give a melody its distinctive character and can be used to analyze and compare different musical pieces.