What is a Sequence?
An immediate restatement of a melodic motive at a different pitch level.
What is a Real Sequence?
When the sequence is an exact transposition of the motive.
What is a Tonal Sequence?
When the sequence is transposed using only diatonic notes (rather than exact intervals).
What is a Modified Sequence?
When parts of the sequence are modified from the original such as through decoration or embellishment.
What is a False Sequence?
When the sequence contains pitches that are part of the original motive.