a word, verse or piece of music that reads the same forward and backwards
Palindrome
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Palindromic
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a word, verse or piece of music that reads the same forward and backwards
Parallel motion
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when two parts move the same interval in the same direction at the same time
Nonretrogradable rhythm
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a rhythmic pattern that sounds the same whether played forward or backwards
Parallel intervals
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the movement in two or more parts of the same intervals in the same direction
Prelude
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a piece that is played before another piece or group of pieces
Ait bodar
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a Moroccan warrior dance performed only by men. They link arms as if welded to each other and chant their song during a conti…
Beat
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rhythmic pulse in a piece of music; a throbbing or undulating effect taking place in rapid succession when two notes not quit…
Character piece
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a musical piece representing a location, mood or personality