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91.110The larger lesson
Melodic counterpoint asks:
How can two pitch lines remain independent and coherent?
Rhythmic counterpoint asks:
How can two timing patterns remain independent and coherent?
The solutions are similar:
- hierarchy
- contrast
- imitation
- common pulse
- space
- controlled convergence