Contrapuntal motion

In music theory, contrapuntal motion is the general movement of two melodic lines with respect to each other. In traditional four-part harmony, it is important that lines maintain their independence, an effect which can be achieved by the judicious use of the four types of contrapuntal motion: parallel motion, similar motion, contrary motion, and oblique motion.[1][2]

  1. ^ Dan Gutwein, "The Basics of Four-Part Chorale Style", DanGutwein.net. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  2. ^ Free-Ed.Net Traditional Harmony: Voice Motion. Retrieved 2011-09-15.