Question

The melody of the opening phrase of The Star Spangled Banner rises and falls in pitch. Which of the following sections of lyrics corresponds with a rise in pitch?
A. "O, say"
B. "Early light"
C. "By the dawn's"
D. "Yet wave"

Answer 1

Correct answer: C. "By the dawn's."

This is the section from the opening phrase that has a rise in pitch, all the way up to an "e" and then down to an "E". Attached is a music scale so that you can see the notes I'm referring to. The difference is an octave. 

Answer 2

It is o say because it rises and falls in pitch. I hope that helped!