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GENERAL: repetition

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sounds/sequences being repeated

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GENERAL: ostinato

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short, constantly repeated rhythmic pattern

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: sequences

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interval pattern is repeated at an incrementally higher/lower pitch level

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: imitation

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repetition of a melody in a polyphonic texture in a different instrument

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: pedal point

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tone sustained through several changes of harmony that may be consonant or dissonant with it

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: modulation

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change from one key to another

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: fragmentation

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use of fragments of a musical motif that is reused elsewhere

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: canon

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contrapuntal technique where a melody is played by different voices starting at different times

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: canonic imitation

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: parallel/contrary motion

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contrary: voices moving in opposite direction
parallel: voices moving in same direction

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: ornamentation

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embellishments of a melody

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: melisma

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multiple notes per syllable

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: countermelody

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secondary melody sounded simultaneously with the principal one

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MELODIC/HARMONIC: suspension

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where a note from a chord is held while the other notes of the chord change to a new harmony

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RHYTHMIC: hemiola

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ratio of rhythmic pulses; 3 against 2 beats

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RHYTHMIC: syncopation

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when offbeats in a metre are given a greater degree of emphasis than the main beats - SOMETHING HAS TO BE REINFORCING THE BEAT FOR IT TO BE SYNCOPATION

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RHYTHMIC: augmentation

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doubling of the duration of every rhythmic value in a phrase

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RHYTHMIC: diminution

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halving of the duration of every rhythmic value in a phrase

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