MELODIC--are notes played separately. HARMONIC-- are notes played together.
C- G =a melodic interval. C AND G played at the same time = a harmonic interval.
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The Harmony is the relation between different notes. If the notes are played together, the gap between them is called a harmonic interval, if they are played one after the other it is a melodic interval. Different intervals have different character within Different Keys.Harmony in the broader sense also is the use of Keys and modulating between them.The essence of harmony is the chord.
Counterpoint is a study to learn how to combine more than two melodic lines so that they are harmonic (sound good together) as well as maintaining their own individuality. Counterpoint is a necessary knowledge in order to compose music.
melodic improvisation
the successive repetition of a musical idea at higher or lower pitch levels
When monks in monastery choirs began to add a second melodic line to Gregorian chant.