Motivic Transformation
Definition
Motivic transformation refers to altering or manipulating musical motives through techniques such as inversion, retrograde, augmentation, or diminution.
Related terms
Inversion: Flipping a motive upside down by reversing its intervals.
Retrograde: Playing a motive backward from end to start.
Augmentation/Diminution: Lengthening (augmentation) or shortening (diminution) the durations of the motive's notes.
"Motivic Transformation" appears in:
Additional resources (1)
AP Music Theory - Unit 6 Overview: Harmony and Voice Leading III (Embellishments, Motives, and Melodic Devices)
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
Stay Connected
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.