Melodic and Rhythmic devices

Decoration

Adding ornaments or extra notes

Sequence

A phrase of the melody immediately repeated at a slightly higher or lower pitch.

Imitation

One vocal or instrumental part copying another part bringing in the same tune

Inversion

The original tune is turned 'upside down'

Augmentation

The melody is drawn out using notes of longer value

Diminution

The melody is shortened using notes of shorter value

Ostinato

A melodic, or rhythmic, fragment repeated over and over again

Syncopation

Changing the rhythm by placing a rest on a strong beat and placing an accent on a weak beat

Decoration

Sequence

Imitation

Inversion

Augmentation

Diminution

Ostinato

Syncopation