Which term describes a musical technique where a melody is repeated at a different pitch level?

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Which term describes a musical technique where a melody is repeated at a different pitch level?

A. Transposition

B. Variation

C. Inversion

D. Counterpoint

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A. Transposition

Which term describes a musical technique where a melody is repeated at a different pitch level?

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