imitation in contrary motion, that is, the ascending intervals are changed to descending intervals and the descending intervals changed to ascending
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Imitation
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Imitation is common in polyphonic writing and helps create coherence between voices. In classical guitar arrangements, imitat…
Run
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rapid ascending or descending of notes
Contrary motion
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two voices moving in opposite directions
Hemiola
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rhythmic pattern where two notes are played in the time allotted to three or where three notes are played in the time allotte…
Hemiolia
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rhythmic pattern where two notes are played in the time allotted to three or where three notes are played in the time allotte…
Hidden fifths
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Approaching fifths or octaves by similar motion can produce the same effect as approaching fifths or octaves by parallel moti…
Hidden octaves
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Approaching fifths or octaves by similar motion can produce the same effect as approaching fifths or octaves by parallel moti…
Koryaga
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one stringed instrument with a string fixed on a curved branch of a tree. The sound is made by a violin bow or plucked, and t…