Answer the following question in 3-4 complete sentences. An abstract painting of a n*de person walking down stairs. They are drawn using several diagonal lines.
Define movement as a principle of design in art. How did the artist, Duchamp, use movement in the piece above entitled.

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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