when parts move in the same direction but not necessarily by the same interval
Similar motion
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Shape
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the direction of a melody; the abstract quality of the motion and figure of a composition, achieved through dynamics, pitch d…
Double stem
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when two voices or parts are written on the same staff and play the same note
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…
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
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…
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…