Two or more parts that move in the same direction with the same interval between them. 3rds and 6ths are commonly used in this fashion, but octaves and perfect 5ths are not in traditional harmony.
Parallel motion
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Two or more parts that move in the same direction with the same interval between them. 3rds and 6ths are commonly used in this fashion, but octaves and perfect 5ths are not in traditional harmony.