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What is melodic movement in music?

Melodic motion is the shape of a group of pitches. In addition to describing the shape of musical phrases, which can be described as melodic contour, it can also show how close a pitch is to the tones surrounding it. Even if music theory isn't necessarily your strong suit, you understand melodic movement intuitively.

Why is melody shape so important?

When it comes to creating a solid melody , it's essential to think about the shape of your melodic line. After all, melody isn't just about pitch: one of the most overlooked concepts of building a strong song is understanding the importance of a well-paced and shaped melody.

How do you know if a melody is ascending or descending?

If one melody moves in an ascending manner, the other melody moves in a descending manner. There's also a subgroup of contrary motion called strict contrary motion.

What Is Melodic Motion?

Melodic motion is the shape of a group of pitches. In addition to describing the shape of musical phrases, which can be described as melodic contour, it can also show how close a pitch is to the tones surrounding it.

Melody Glossary

In order to understand sonic motion, you need to have a foundational knowledge of melody and related music theory terms. Here are some of those keywords you'll need to understand in order to grasp the concept of melody and movement:

Melodic Movement Direction

The direction of notes within a measure plays a huge role in crafting a melodic line. Here are some of the most common ways to describe direction within a melody.

Melodic Movement With Multiple Melodies

When there is more than one melody, there are additional ways to describe the melodic contour. Here are the main ways a composer would describe one or more melodies played at the same time.

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