Questions: In New Orleans jazz, a second melody (or counter-melody) played on clarinet, subordinate to the principal melody played on cornet, is known as: Select one Obbligato melody Pizzicato Ragtime Rubato

The answer is Obbligato melody.

An obbligato melody in New Orleans jazz refers to a secondary melody or counter-melody that is played on the clarinet. This melody is subordinate to the principal melody, which is typically played on the cornet. The obbligato provides harmonic and rhythmic support, enriching the overall texture of the music.

Pizzicato is a technique used in string instruments where the strings are plucked with the fingers instead of being played with a bow. This term is not relevant to the context of New Orleans jazz melodies.

Ragtime is a musical genre that predates jazz and is characterized by its syncopated rhythms. While it influenced early jazz, it does not specifically refer to a secondary melody played on the clarinet in New Orleans jazz.

Rubato is a musical term that refers to the expressive and rhythmic flexibility by slightly speeding up or slowing down the tempo. It is not related to the concept of a secondary melody in New Orleans jazz.