– also Known as “Imitative Counterpoint”
– Imitation is Taking a Phrase (or Part of a Phrase) and Giving it to Other Voices either Unison or Freely Transposed
– i.e. the Same Melody Returns in Different Parts of the Piece in Different Voices
– or “a Repetition of a Melodic Line, but with Each Repetition Entering at Different Times which Creates an Effect of Overlapping
– can be a Melodic Phrase, Rhythmic Phrase or Both
– at least 2 Voices are used but of Course many more Voices could Repeat Phrases
– it is possible to Replay such a Phrase or Part in another Key (often either 5th or 4th below)
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