Which motion is better for vocal music?
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conjunct motion
conjunct motion
disjunct motion
disjunct motion
vertical motion
vertical motion
horizontal motion
For vocal music, "conjunct motion" is generally considered better. Conjunct motion refers to a smooth, stepwise movement in the melody where each note is close to the next one, often moving by a step (second) or a half step (semitone). This motion is easier for singers to perform as it doesn't require large jumps between pitches, allowing for a more flowing and connected vocal line.
Disjunct motion, on the other hand, involves leaps and larger intervals, which can be more challenging for singers, especially if the intervals are wide or the leaps are frequent.
Vertical motion isn't a term typically used to describe melodic movement. Instead, it might refer to harmonic changes or the movement of voices in a chordal texture (vertical harmony). In the context of melodic motion, this term isn't applicable.
Horizontal motion could be interpreted as another way of describing melodic motion as it unfolds over time; however, in the context of your question, the term "conjunct motion" is the standard term used to describe the smoother, stepwise movement that is generally more suitable for vocal music.