Parallel chords

Parallel chords
(PAIR-ruh-lel kords)

A sequence of Chords consisting of intervals that do not change as the chord changes. For example, a major chord of C, E, and G would be parallel to a following chord of F, A, and C, which, in turn, would be parallel to a chord consisting of G, B, D, etc.

SUGGESTED LISTENING EXAMPLE:

Debussy: Préudes, Book I, "La cathédrale engloutie": W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank -- Disc 3, Track 34

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