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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
