a progression where the harmonic interval between the parts remains fixed -in octaves, in thirds, in fourths……..
Consecutive interval
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Equal temperament
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the modern method of tuning where the interval of an octave is exact and the interval between each successive semitone is equ…
Exposed intervals
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hidden fifths or octaves between the outer voices in a harmonic progression
Hidden octaves
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Approaching fifths or octaves by similar motion can produce the same effect as approaching fifths or octaves by parallel moti…
Murky
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playing style where the bass consists of quick alternating octaves rather than slower, longer notes, in either case, the prog…
Sequence
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Theory
Sequences create momentum and structure. They appear frequently in etudes and larger forms, where patterns are transposed ste…
Compound interval
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an interval greater than an octave, for example, a ninth, an eleventh, a thirteenth
Complete cadence
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Plagal Cadence. A chord progression where the subdominant chord is followed by the tonic chord In the tonality of C major, an…
Chromatic interval
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a note that does not form part of the major or natural, melodic or harmonic minor scales