parallel motion

Noun

Meaning

parallel motion

(engineering) Any linkage by which circular motion may be changed into motion in a straight line.

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Examples

He acquired a taste for parallel motion in fifths, fourths and octaves from medieval music, and an appreciation for figuration and arabesque from the Baroque masters. Source: Internet

Its distinguishing factor is that the parts did not have to move only in parallel motion, but could also move in oblique, or contrary motion. Source: Internet

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