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Monophony
One line
Homophony
One main melody-other supporting lines
Heterophony
One melody with variations
Polyphony
Many lines of equal importance
Alberti Bass
Broken chords in arpeggios
Walking bass
Consistent rhythm- walking through chords changes
Imitation
Repetition in 2nd line of melody and or rhythm of 1st line
Canon
Melody layered upon itself
Counter melody
Secondary melody played with primary
Ostinato
Repeating melodic or rhythmic patterns
Doubling
Same melody played in different groups
