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beat
A metrical pulse. The marking of such a pulse by movements of the hand in conducting. For the grouping of beats in recurring patterns of strong and weak beats, see meter. [compare with rhythm: The sub [..]
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chord
Three or more pitches sounded simultaneously or functioning as if sounded simultaneously. Two such pitches are normally referred to as an interval.
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chromatic
The scale that includes all of the 12 pitches (and thus all of the 12 semitones) contained in an octave, as distinct from the diatonic scale.
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consonance and dissonance
1. Acoustics; consonance is the sympathetic vibration of soundwaves of different frequencies related as the ratios of small whole numbers. Consonance and dissonance are relative acoustic states that e [..]
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diatonic scale
A scale consisting of five whole tones and two semitones. Music that is performed using only the notes of a diatonic scale is called diatonic. See also major scale.
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drone
Long, sustained tones, usually in a low register.
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fiddle
A generic term for any string instrument played with a bow.
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fifth
An interval of three wholetones and one semitone.
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form
The constructive or organizing element in music. Form means that a piece is organized: i.e. that it consists of elements functioning like those of a living organism. . . The chief requirements for the [..]
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