Voice exchange refers to an arrangement technique where two voices exchange their melodic material, often resulting in overlapping or intertwining melodies.
Think of voice exchange like trading places on a dance floor. Two dancers switch partners and start dancing with each other's original partners, creating an interesting mix-up.
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.
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