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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