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Countermelody

January 23, 2011 by JSTAndrews

A sequence of notes (melody) that is played against a more prominent, lead melody. Typically a countermelody performs a less significant role and is heard in as a texture.

Filed Under: Music Dictionary Tagged With: countermelody, melody

Melody

January 23, 2011 by JSTAndrews

A succession of single notes perceived as a single idea. It is a combination of both pitch and rhythm.

Filed Under: Music Dictionary Tagged With: melody, pitch, rhythm

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