the repetition of a phrase, usually at a different pitch
Imitative
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Interpolation
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the lengthening of the repetition of a phrase by the insertion of material not heard in the original phrase
Absolute pitch
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perfect pitch, a strong conscious or unconscious memory of musical pitch
Relative pitch
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an ability to identify one pitch with reference to another given pitch
Tuning peg
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a peg, usually of wood, or a pin, usually of steel, around which a string runs, and which, when turned, increases or decrease…
Tuning pin
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a peg, usually of wood, or a pin, usually of steel, around which a string runs, and which, when turned, increases or decrease…
Accidentals
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Notation
Accidentals are symbols placed before notes: sharp ( ) raises a pitch flat ( ) lowers a pitch natural cancels previous altera…
Bakelite
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phenol plastic; but now usually covers a range of different types of plastic
Concert pitch
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the pitch to which an ensemble tunes, typically a'= 440Hz