Motivic Transformation AugmentationThe lengthening of the note values of a melody. DiminutionThe shortening of the note values of a melody. RetrogradePlaying or writing the melody backwards. ExtensionAdding to the melody, similar to a hair extension. Fragmentation, or TruncationA fragment, or portion, of the melody. Motivic Transformation information from William Wieland’s theory website jimnovak2021-11-01T11:02:11+00:00