melodicmetrical
Melodicmetrical is a coined term in music theory used to describe a property of melodies that combines contour with symmetry. It refers to the presence of symmetrical structure within a melodic line, which can manifest as exact retrograde motion (a note sequence that reads the same forwards and backwards) or as mirrored intervallic content around a central axis.
The term blends the ideas of melodic construction and symmetrical organization. It is not widely adopted in
Key features commonly associated with melodicmetrical design include axis-centered symmetry, palindromic phrases, and mirrored intervals around
In practice, a melodicmetrical approach might involve presenting a motif and then restating it in a mirrored
See also: symmetry in music, melodic symmetry, inversion, retrograde, musical palindrome, motif.