A. texture B. melody C. timbre D. rhythm Question 4 of 25 The distance between the highest and lowest tones of a melody is called A. the phrase B. the tonic C. the tempo D. the range Question 5 of 25 The distance between two different pitches is called A. a countermelody B. an interval C. a phrase D. a cadence. Question 6 of 25 The resting place at the end of a phrase is called A. a pause B. a period