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71.9Level 5 — parallel motion

Do not assume contrary motion is always superior.

Main melody:

C-D-E.

Counterline:

A-B-C.

Parallel thirds/sixths can sound warm and unified.

This is less independent, more sectional.

Use when you want:

support rather than dialogue.