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PHRASES AND MOTIVES

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Elements of Musical Rhythm Last time I talked about what in a very general way we refer as rhythm. I made a distinction between time, rhythm as such and metre, different elements that sum up to make the general definition of rhythm. I also talked briefly about phrase and motive. (If you need to refresh …

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Dictionary of Musical Terms

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[one_second] Motif, Motive It is said a motive a brief thematic element, either melodic, rhythmic or both, subject to repetitions and transformations. A motive is thematic in so far it is repeated and is recognizable; at the same time it is usually not an independent melody buy is a part of a melody. (Walter Piston) …

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