Motion, 1

The progre ion or leading of a single part or melody; it is conjunct when progre ing by steps, disjunct when progre ing by skips. — 2. The progre ion of one part considered in relation to that of another; [OVEMENT. contrary ot opposite motion is that in which one part ascends while the other descends; parallel* motion, that in which both parts ascend or descend by the same interval; odligue motion, that in which one part is held while the other ascends or descends; similar® motion, that in which both parts ascend or descend together by di imilar intervals; mixed motion, that in which 2 or more of the above varieties occur at once between several parts, *N.B.—The above fine distinction between parallel and similar motion is very often not Sbserved, the term para/lel motion being used indiscriminately for both. Mo’tive [sometimes pron. mo-teev/]. (Ger. Moti; Fe. motif’s Ue, mot’. 1. A_ short phrase or figure (rhythmic, melodic, or harmonic) used in development or imitation.—2. A theme or subject (see Leading-motive)—3. Sometimes used for Measure, as the rudimentary element of the Period.—Measure-motive, one whose accent coincides with the measure-accent.