Compositional Devices
- Created by: jonesdan596
- Created on: 16-01-17 14:40
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- CompositionalDevices
- Canon Where one or more voices imitate a leading melody/voice. The two or more parts will overlap. Eg frère Jacques
- Call and response where one voice initiate an idea and another follows in a similar or slightly varied way melodically/rhythmically
- Counter melody A second melody (directly) above or below the main melody
- Melody/notes going in the same direction
- Contrary motion Melody/notes going in the opposite direction
- Hemiola Two different rhythms used at the same time, eg 2 quavers in the melody and triplet quavers in the bass
- Repetition by one or more different voices/instruments of a phrase
- Turning melody/rhythm/harmony/phrase/theme/motif upside down
- Repetition of a musical phrase at a higher or lower pitch
- A repeated accompaniment pattern that can be rhythmic or melodic, maintained throughout the section/piece
- Motif - A short theme that can be manipulated using other devices
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