Conjunct

/ˈkɒndʒʌŋkt/ adjective

Definition

Joined together or united, especially describing things that are connected or acting together as a pair.

Etymology

From Latin conjunctus, past participle of conjugere meaning 'to join together.' The prefix con- means together, and jungere means to join, creating a word that literally means 'joined together.'

Kelly Says

Musicians use 'conjunct motion' when notes move in steps close to each other, versus 'disjunct motion' where they jump around—it's a way to describe how smoothly melodies flow, and the same word applies to anything moving together harmoniously.

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