two or more lines performing the same melody but applying different embellishments
Heterophony
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Heterophonic
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two or more lines performing the same melody but applying different embellishments
Homorhythmic
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polyphonic lines played together have the same rhythm but independent melodies
Isomelos
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in which a figure is repeated using the same notes but employing a different rhythm
Parallel intervals
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the movement in two or more parts of the same intervals in the same direction
Parallel motion
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when two parts move the same interval in the same direction at the same time
Partner song
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two or more different songs that can be sung at the same time to create harmony
Common note
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a note that remains the same between two different chords
Common tone
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a note that remains the same between two different chords