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Types of Melodic Sequences
for Ken Langer's Music Theory II Class
5
Music
Undergraduate 1
10/21/2009

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What is a Sequence?
Definition
An immediate restatement of a melodic motive at a different pitch level.
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What is a Real Sequence?
Definition
When the sequence is an exact transposition of the motive.
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What is a Tonal Sequence?
Definition
When the sequence is transposed using only diatonic notes (rather than exact intervals).
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What is a Modified Sequence?
Definition
When parts of the sequence are modified from the original such as through decoration or embellishment.
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What is a False Sequence?
Definition
When the sequence contains pitches that are part of the original motive.
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