Music Glossary: parallel

Drop in bVII, iv, bVI from parallel minor/major for instant color moments. more

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Blend crushed parallel bus for weight while preserving transient clarity on the dry path. more

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Borrowing chords from parallel modes/keys (e.g., bVII, iv). more

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Moving a voicing in parallel while preserving its shape; common in film/modern jazz. more

Move chord shapes in parallel for coloristic effect; watch voice-leading clashes. more

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