contrary motion KON-trair-ree MOE-shun Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition Simultaneous musical motion of at least two voices, one of which is in opposition to the other, with one voice rising in pitch while another voice falls in pitch. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-22 01:32:34