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29.77Parallel motion can be intentionally stylistic

Don't interpret classical prohibitions universally.

In pop/gospel, parallel sixths and thirds can be beautiful.

In rock, parallel fifths may be fundamental.

In impressionistic harmony, parallel chord planing is deliberate.

The question is:

Does the style want independence or unified parallel color?