The Baroque Era 1600
... and allows for the manipulation of those sets. • Began with the 12-tone technique which treats the 12 notes of the chromatic scale equally. The music avoids being in a specific key. • The basis of the 12-tone technique is the tone row, an ordered arrangement of the twelve notes of the chromatic. The ...
... and allows for the manipulation of those sets. • Began with the 12-tone technique which treats the 12 notes of the chromatic scale equally. The music avoids being in a specific key. • The basis of the 12-tone technique is the tone row, an ordered arrangement of the twelve notes of the chromatic. The ...
non–chord tones - KIMBERLY CHOIRS
... • Non–chord tones (NCTs) (or non–harmonic tones) are notes that do not belong in a certain chord. • A step (ST) is equal to an interval of a generic second. • A skip (SK) is equal to an interval of a generic third or more. • A passing tone (PT) is approached by step and then continues by step in the ...
... • Non–chord tones (NCTs) (or non–harmonic tones) are notes that do not belong in a certain chord. • A step (ST) is equal to an interval of a generic second. • A skip (SK) is equal to an interval of a generic third or more. • A passing tone (PT) is approached by step and then continues by step in the ...
full PDF text of Leach 2006
... only the singer (who would depart from the regular theoretically sanctioned steps within the octave) but also the listener (whose moral fiber would be mollified by such unethical semitones). The “leading note” also became associated with another aspect that dominates the orientalist music of later c ...
... only the singer (who would depart from the regular theoretically sanctioned steps within the octave) but also the listener (whose moral fiber would be mollified by such unethical semitones). The “leading note” also became associated with another aspect that dominates the orientalist music of later c ...
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... besides the classical music theory approach, is to represent them as groups, and then to depict them as graphs called the Generalized Tonnetze. We’ll begin with definitions of the basic musical concepts involved. 1. Musical Preliminaries Here is the set of musical terms necessary to understand the g ...
... besides the classical music theory approach, is to represent them as groups, and then to depict them as graphs called the Generalized Tonnetze. We’ll begin with definitions of the basic musical concepts involved. 1. Musical Preliminaries Here is the set of musical terms necessary to understand the g ...
urn_nbn_fi_jyu-20
... music material, but it is in no way confined to it. Diatonic modality refers to the use of the seven diatonic modes that stem from a diatonic pitch collection by the circulation of the pitch center (mainly six modes after the exclusion of the Locrian mode, due to the problematic diminished 5th at le ...
... music material, but it is in no way confined to it. Diatonic modality refers to the use of the seven diatonic modes that stem from a diatonic pitch collection by the circulation of the pitch center (mainly six modes after the exclusion of the Locrian mode, due to the problematic diminished 5th at le ...
Medieval Music - Gregorian Chant
... of this very early form of polyphony (music for two or more simultaneously sounding voices), as can be heard in his setting of Sederunt principes. ...
... of this very early form of polyphony (music for two or more simultaneously sounding voices), as can be heard in his setting of Sederunt principes. ...
Musical system of ancient Greece
... of the internal divisions of the tetrachords (see below for more detail) such that méson not consist of three whole tone steps (b-a-g-f), an interstitial note, the diázeuxis ('dividing') was introduced between Paramése and Mése. The tetrachord diezeugménon is the 'divided'. To bridge this inconsiste ...
... of the internal divisions of the tetrachords (see below for more detail) such that méson not consist of three whole tone steps (b-a-g-f), an interstitial note, the diázeuxis ('dividing') was introduced between Paramése and Mése. The tetrachord diezeugménon is the 'divided'. To bridge this inconsiste ...
Plainchant
... Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, and Mixolydian White-key scales starting on D, E, F, and G, respectively These scales don’t use same patterns of whole steps and half steps as major or minor scales As a result, “pull” to tonic is weaker Richer palette of possible scales ...
... Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, and Mixolydian White-key scales starting on D, E, F, and G, respectively These scales don’t use same patterns of whole steps and half steps as major or minor scales As a result, “pull” to tonic is weaker Richer palette of possible scales ...
Music and the Church: Plainchant
... Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, and Mixolydian White-key scales starting on D, E, F, and G, respectively These scales don’t use same patterns of whole steps and half steps as major or minor scales As a result, “pull” to tonic is weaker Richer palette of possible scales ...
... Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, and Mixolydian White-key scales starting on D, E, F, and G, respectively These scales don’t use same patterns of whole steps and half steps as major or minor scales As a result, “pull” to tonic is weaker Richer palette of possible scales ...
Music Report - St Faith`s Crosby
... In the 8th century, the Pope asked Peppin the Short of the Franks for protection. Reward for this meant that Charlemagne recognised Peppin as King of the Franks. At the time the Franks used a Gallican style of music, but it was at this time that the Franks agreed to learn the Roman style of plaincha ...
... In the 8th century, the Pope asked Peppin the Short of the Franks for protection. Reward for this meant that Charlemagne recognised Peppin as King of the Franks. At the time the Franks used a Gallican style of music, but it was at this time that the Franks agreed to learn the Roman style of plaincha ...
Harvard
... "Scarborough Fair" use the old balladic scale which matches the church "Dorian Mode" (C-D-D#-F-G-A-A#-C). I used the eerie church "Mixolydian mode" (C-D-E-F-G-A-A#-C) for my intranet version of "The Pathology Blues", on our quizbank. You can also hear the church "Mixolydian mode" in "The Beat Goes O ...
... "Scarborough Fair" use the old balladic scale which matches the church "Dorian Mode" (C-D-D#-F-G-A-A#-C). I used the eerie church "Mixolydian mode" (C-D-E-F-G-A-A#-C) for my intranet version of "The Pathology Blues", on our quizbank. You can also hear the church "Mixolydian mode" in "The Beat Goes O ...
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... chant written in Western notation shows a single B# in the key signature of a diatonic scale. This does not mean it is in a “key” like F or D minor. It only means that B# is used frequently as an accidental note in that scale. The diatonic is the most common scale for First and Plagal First Tones, a ...
... chant written in Western notation shows a single B# in the key signature of a diatonic scale. This does not mean it is in a “key” like F or D minor. It only means that B# is used frequently as an accidental note in that scale. The diatonic is the most common scale for First and Plagal First Tones, a ...
Theory 9-26 - Introduction to Music Theory
... same scale degrees, regardless of what key you are in. When a melody is rewritten into another key with the exact same sequence of notes and intervals, it is called TRANSPOSITION. This raises or lowers the notes to make a melody easier to sing or play, or so it can be played by an instrument in a di ...
... same scale degrees, regardless of what key you are in. When a melody is rewritten into another key with the exact same sequence of notes and intervals, it is called TRANSPOSITION. This raises or lowers the notes to make a melody easier to sing or play, or so it can be played by an instrument in a di ...
Chapter 1: The Basics Microtonal Notation
... in composition. The main ones are listed below: – to divide the tone into more than 2 parts (e.g. third-tone; quarter-tone; fifth-tone; sixthtone, etc.) – to divide the octave into more or less than 12 parts (11-div; 13-div; 19-div, etc.) – to use structured ‘pure’ intervals based on the harmonic se ...
... in composition. The main ones are listed below: – to divide the tone into more than 2 parts (e.g. third-tone; quarter-tone; fifth-tone; sixthtone, etc.) – to divide the octave into more or less than 12 parts (11-div; 13-div; 19-div, etc.) – to use structured ‘pure’ intervals based on the harmonic se ...
Week 3 Pitch Class
... Scales: differ from pitch class in that they are ordered Chromatic Scale: made up entirely of half steps Start on given pitch If no key signature, use sharps ascending and flats descending ...
... Scales: differ from pitch class in that they are ordered Chromatic Scale: made up entirely of half steps Start on given pitch If no key signature, use sharps ascending and flats descending ...
leonin and perotin go to school
... words written. Around A.D. 1100, a very important development in music history took place. This development, known as polyphony, combined two or more simultaneous melodic lines. Then, instead of just one line of melody, the priests and monks in monasteries could sing two or three or four lines of me ...
... words written. Around A.D. 1100, a very important development in music history took place. This development, known as polyphony, combined two or more simultaneous melodic lines. Then, instead of just one line of melody, the priests and monks in monasteries could sing two or three or four lines of me ...
May Magnificat note
... (Polyphony means ‘many voices’.) The effect in musical terms is like the illuminated letters in a medieval manuscript – or the way that the foundations and walls of a cathedral hold up the roof and windows and towers above them. The chant is sung mostly by the tenors and basses, and each section of ...
... (Polyphony means ‘many voices’.) The effect in musical terms is like the illuminated letters in a medieval manuscript – or the way that the foundations and walls of a cathedral hold up the roof and windows and towers above them. The chant is sung mostly by the tenors and basses, and each section of ...
The Renaissance 4/4 Other Features of the Style
... Expression through chromaticism (using semitones as dissonance) came into its own in the Renaissance (1475-1600). Because dissonance sounds ‘painful’, it became associated with emotions of ‘grief’ and ‘despair’ + with the depiction of the ‘weird’ and ‘fantastical’. This is especially true when a chr ...
... Expression through chromaticism (using semitones as dissonance) came into its own in the Renaissance (1475-1600). Because dissonance sounds ‘painful’, it became associated with emotions of ‘grief’ and ‘despair’ + with the depiction of the ‘weird’ and ‘fantastical’. This is especially true when a chr ...
Just Ancient Loops Program Notes by the composer, Michael
... Just Ancient Loops was composed for Maya Beiser and dedicated to her. The work can be described as an “Orchestra of Cellos,” as it gradually builds up to a climax of 22 independent pre-recorded cello parts. It is the sequel to my 75-minute work for re-tuned piano, Revelation: Music in Pure Intonatio ...
... Just Ancient Loops was composed for Maya Beiser and dedicated to her. The work can be described as an “Orchestra of Cellos,” as it gradually builds up to a climax of 22 independent pre-recorded cello parts. It is the sequel to my 75-minute work for re-tuned piano, Revelation: Music in Pure Intonatio ...
LEONIN AND PEROTIN GO TO SCHOOL
... polyphony, combined two or more simultaneous melodic lines. Then, instead ol just one line ol melody, the priests and monks in monasteries could sing two or three or Iour lines ol melody at one lime. Having that many melodies meant that muwould have to be written down in a more sic precise manner. l ...
... polyphony, combined two or more simultaneous melodic lines. Then, instead ol just one line ol melody, the priests and monks in monasteries could sing two or three or Iour lines ol melody at one lime. Having that many melodies meant that muwould have to be written down in a more sic precise manner. l ...
Beginning to Learn the Byzantine Musical System Using Western
... language using a strict set of rules, and yet at the same time employs a wide range of modes and styles. The many services of the Orthodox Church consist of a vast catalogue of lyric poetry, which exists in many forms to many different purposes. There are thousands of hymns, each with its own prescr ...
... language using a strict set of rules, and yet at the same time employs a wide range of modes and styles. The many services of the Orthodox Church consist of a vast catalogue of lyric poetry, which exists in many forms to many different purposes. There are thousands of hymns, each with its own prescr ...
A Wonderful Savior
... In the Western World, we have all grown up listening to music based on the Major Diatonic Scale. If you can sing at all, you can sing this scale. The tones of this scale and the syllables we use for the names of those tones have forever been immortalized in "DO-RE-MI" by Rogers and Hammerstein in Th ...
... In the Western World, we have all grown up listening to music based on the Major Diatonic Scale. If you can sing at all, you can sing this scale. The tones of this scale and the syllables we use for the names of those tones have forever been immortalized in "DO-RE-MI" by Rogers and Hammerstein in Th ...
Nenano
Phthora nenano (Medieval Greek: φθορά νενανῶ, also νενανὼ) is the name of one of the two ""extra"" modes in the Byzantine Octoechos—an eight mode system, which was created during reforms of the Monastery Agios Sabas, near Jerusalem, and the Stoudiou-Monastery between the seventh and the tenth century.