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Motion
How can you determine whether melodic motion is conjunct or disjunct?
In a conjunct melodic motion, the melodic phrase moves in a stepwise fashion; that is the subsequent notes move up or down a semitone or tone, but no ...
Stepwise in music
Stepwise motion If a melody moves between two neighboring notes, like G and A, or G and F# this is called a step. ... An example of a stepwise melody ...
What is contrary motion in music
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). ... Cont...
Similar motion scales
What is a similar motion scale?What is similar motion piano?What are contrary motion scales?What is C major contrary motion?What is a similar motion s...
Is contrary motion a requirement when approaching a cadence?
What harmonic motion is required for an authentic cadence?What is contrary motion in music theory?Are unequal fifths allowed?What harmonic motion is r...
How much oblique motion is allowed in 3 part counterpoint
What is oblique motion in counterpoint?Are direct octaves allowed?What is oblique movement?What intervals can you use in first species counterpoint?Wh...
Contrary motion example
In parallel motion, two voices move in the same direction by the same generic interval. For example, the following two voices both move up by a step. ...
Should I avoid descending leaps of a minor 6th in species counterpoint?
Use thirds and sixths the most. If you use an augmented fifth, both voices must move by contrary motion and by second to form a third on the following...