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''Melody'' is the series of notes that most closely captures the attention of the listener: the 'tune' one hums along with.   
 
''Melody'' is the series of notes that most closely captures the attention of the listener: the 'tune' one hums along with.   
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''Counterpoint'' is a specific technique for creating secondary melodies that intertwine with and complement the main melody. In most music since the 17th century, including modern popular music, the bass line is written in counterpoint with the most prominent melody.  Another example from the popular tradition would be dueling guitar leads. The best representation of counterpoint in classical music is considered to be the [[fugue]], a very strict form which is best exemplified by [[Johann Sebastien Bach]].
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''Counterpoint'' is a specific technique for creating secondary melodies that intertwine with and complement the main melody. In most music since the 17th century, including modern popular music, the bass line is written in counterpoint with the most prominent melody.  Another example from the popular tradition would be dueling guitar leads. The best representation of counterpoint in classical music is considered to be the [[fugue]], a very strict form which is best exemplified by [[Johann Sebastian Bach]].
    
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