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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.