How many sixteenth notes would equal three whole notes?

Two half notes equal one whole note in duration. Two quarter notes equal one half note in duration and four quarter notes equal one whole note. Two eighth notes equal one quater note in duration. Four eighth notes equal one half note in duration and eight eighth notes equal one whole note.

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i'm not sure i completely understand your question, but i will do my best.

i think the answer you are looking for is sequence. (see below)

a repeated melodic fragment would be best defined as repetition, while repeated chords (different or the same) could be a chord progression. however, you then mentioned the chord and melodic fragment beginning on higher or lower pitches, in that case, the answer could be best defined as a sequence. the definition of a sequence is as follows: "the restatement of a motif or longer melodic (or harmonic) passage at a higher or lower pitch in the same voice."

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