Conjunct

DEFINITION

Conjunct simply describes a melody that moves in distinct steps or intervals, smoothly, and in a connected way. These steps are small, whole or half steps moving connectedly up or down the scale. In other words, movements up or down the scale in connected whole or half steps is said to be "conjunct". A good example of a conjunct song is the well known music for "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." Another good source of conjunct melodies are the many examples of plainsong. The opposite of conjunct is disjunct.<br><br>