Voice Exchange
Definition
Voice exchange refers to an arrangement technique where two voices exchange their melodic material, often resulting in overlapping or intertwining melodies.
Related terms
Counterpoint: The art of combining multiple melodic lines harmonically, following specific rules for intervals, motion, and independence.
Canon: A musical form where one voice imitates another at a fixed time interval throughout the entire piece.
Fugue: A complex contrapuntal composition consisting of multiple voices that enter successively with the same theme.
"Voice Exchange" appears in:
Study guides (1)
AP Music Theory - 5.7 Additional 6/4 chords
Additional resources (1)
AP Music Theory - 6.2 Embellishing Tones: Writing Passing Tones and Neighbor Tones
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