conjunct movement

There are two types of melodic motion: conjunct motion, which proceeds by step from one scale degree to the next (i.e., by the interval of a 2nd) and disjunct motion, which proceeds by leap (i.e., by intervals larger than a 2nd).

A melody that uses mostly small intervals (or scale steps) and is smooth is said to be a conjunct melody. Not surprisingly, a melody that uses large intervals is called a disjunct melody. A motif (or motive) is either a very short melody or a distinctive part of a longer melody.

Conjunct melodies move mainlyby step (next door notes like C-D) and sound smooth. Disjunct melodies use a lot of leaps (bigger intervals) rather than step movement. They will sound spiky and are much harder to sing!

Contour describes the linear motion of a melody up and down. Does it generally ascend or descend? Does it come back to the same pitch on which it began? Does the melody use large intervals or small ones? When melodies move by whole or half steps (like a scale), this is conjunct motion.

The word we use to describe melodies that move MAINLY (but not always completely) by STEP is CONJUNCT MOTION. When the notes in the melody ascend and descend quickly, with large spaces or LEAPS between the notes, we call this DISJUNCT MOTION.

Conjuncts are conjoined by means of a conjunction, which can be coordinating, subordinating or correlative. Conjuncts can be words, phrases, clauses, or full sentences. [Gretchen and her daughter] bought [motor oil, spark plugs, and dynamite]. Take two of these and call me in the morning.

Conjuncts are conjoined by means of a conjunction, which can be coordinating, subordinating or correlative. Conjuncts can be words, phrases, clauses, or full sentences. [Gretchen and her daughter] bought [motor oil, spark plugs, and dynamite]. Take two of these and call me in the morning.

A Conjunction (abbreviated as "Con") is an angle of approximately (~) 0–⁠10°. Typically, an orb of ~10° is considered to be a Conjunction. If neither the Sun or Moon are involved, some astrologers consider a maximum orb of 8°.

Some examples of well-known songs that use primarily conjunct motion include, “Lean On Me” (songwriter – Withers), “Ghost In This House” (songwriter – Prestwood) and “Too Busy Being In Love” (songwriter – Burr/Shaw).

1. : something joined or associated with another. specifically : one of the components of a conjunction. 2. : an adverb or adverbial (such as so, in addition, however, secondly) that indicates the speaker's or writer's assessment of the connection between linguistic units (such as clauses)

Some examples of well-known songs that use primarily conjunct motion include, “Lean On Me” (songwriter – Withers), “Ghost In This House” (songwriter – Prestwood) and “Too Busy Being In Love” (songwriter – Burr/Shaw).

In English grammar, a conjunct, from the Latin, "join together," is a word, phrase, or clause linked to another word, phrase, or clause through coordination. For instance, two clauses connected by and ("The clown laughed and the child cried") are conjuncts. It may also called a conjoin.