the smallest identifiable self-existent element of melody or rhythm
Motive
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Motif
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French
the smallest identifiable self existent element of melody or rhythm
Motiv
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German
the smallest identifiable self existent element of melody or rhythm
Motivo
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Italian
the smallest identifiable self existent element of melody or rhythm
Chordal
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a form of music in which a single melody is accompanied by sets of chords, instead of a competing counter melody
Double counterpoint
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a method of counterpoint in which a second melody is added to an existing melody
Durchkomponiert
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German
applied to songs which use a new melody for each verse rather than a single melody throughout
Figured melody
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melody that is highly ornamented
Free rhythm
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a fluid line of music with an adjustable rhythm shaped by text