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Contrary motion is motion in opposite directions. That is, when one of the lines moves up, the other line moves down (that is, in inversion). ... Contrary motion is important to maintain the independence of the melodic movement in contrapuntal writing.
- What is contrary music?
- What is the opposite of contrary motion?
- What is the difference between similar motion and contrary motion '?
- What are the four types of contrapuntal motion?
What is contrary music?
Contrary motion occurs when the two voices move in opposite direction to each other by step or leap. Oblique motion occurs when one voice stays the same and the other voice moves up or down by step or leap.
What is the opposite of contrary motion?
In parallel motion, two voices move in the same direction by the same generic interval. ... In contrary motion, two voices move in opposite directions—one up, the other down. In oblique motion, one voice is stationary, while the other voice moves (in either direction).
What is the difference between similar motion and contrary motion '?
If parallel and similar motion means two melodies are moving in the same direction at the same time, and contrary motion means they are moving in different directions, then oblique motion is when one melody stays on the same note while the other moves.
What are the four types of contrapuntal motion?
In traditional four-part harmony, it is important that lines maintain their independence, an effect which can be achieved by the judicious use of the four types of contrapuntal motion: parallel motion, similar motion, contrary motion, and oblique motion. See also melodic motion.
