The passage in example 7 consists of two shallow lines with
contrasting contours. The lower line is rhythmically offset by a
quarter note producing a polyphonic. The passage appears to have
potential as an ostinato and is similar to a passage in
Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
Example 7: Shallow Contrary Contours
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