where the rhythm in each part exactly matches that of others
Isometric
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Chase
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improvisations where one player performs a melodic riff and other members in the band take up the theme, often adding additio…
Space
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interval between the lines on the staff where each line and each space indicate a different pitch
Unmeasured music
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music where the performer is free to determine the rhythm, free rhythm
Voice leading
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Theory
Voice leading focuses on how each line moves, not only on the chord labels. Good voice leading often favors: small interval m…
Hocket
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a rhythmic device in two part music in which rests in one part alternately match notes in the other
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…
Doubling
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where two instruments play the same part in ensemble playing