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contrary motion
noun
, Music.
- melodic motion in which one part rises in pitch while the other descends.
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Kuhnau expresses the latter by giving a theme in contrary motion.
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Both parts skipping in contrary motion to a fifth or octave should be avoided in two-part writing.
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Bands and borders should never have a prominent contrary motion, opposed to the main forward movement.
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Even in the first bars the contrary motion marks the opposition of these principles.
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A revolving fluid will continue to change its shape, till it attains that in which its principles of contrary motion are balanced.
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