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- All the other scales in traditional Western music are subsets of this ... chromatic scale became the basis of modern music written using the twelve ...5 KB (783 words) - 21:50, 10 December 2023
- In music, polyphony is a texture consisting of two or more independent ... The term is usually used in reference to music of the late Middle ...7 KB (1,087 words) - 08:47, 24 November 2022
- foundation in both western and non-western music. This foundation is due to ... The frequent use of the octave is a part of most music, though there ...7 KB (1,075 words) - 23:50, 17 November 2022
- chant. Chant may be considered speech, music, or a heightened or stylized ... When performing a chant, the singer usually uses music and sacred ...5 KB (821 words) - 01:44, 4 December 2023
- a small natural horn with no valves. All pitch control is done by varying ... and cornet and, thus, allowed for diatonic pitch sets (scales). ...10 KB (1,584 words) - 18:37, 22 November 2023
- The usage of the term is not unique to music but has application in medicine ... and logs were the next steps in the evolution of music. ...13 KB (1,907 words) - 00:31, 24 November 2022
- Johannes Tinctoris (c.1435 – 1511) was a Flemish composer and music ... Tinctoris published many volumes of writings on music. While they ...4 KB (573 words) - 07:20, 5 April 2024
- In Western tonal music a key is the central aural reference point established by pitch relationships creating a set, in a given musical piece ...10 KB (1,613 words) - 03:32, 6 October 2022
- In music, modulation is usually the act or process of changing from ... As tonality emerged as the prevalent syntax of Western music, this ...13 KB (2,131 words) - 19:27, 9 November 2022
- which rapidly and repeatedly changes in pitch from the vocal or chest register ... In Alpine folk music, it was probably developed in the Swiss Alps ...12 KB (1,787 words) - 00:48, 17 April 2023
- no half-tones, and the player can bend each pitch as much as a whole tone or ... made it popular in Western pop and jazz music. == Description == ...13 KB (2,089 words) - 12:20, 27 January 2023
- defined the beginning of the Baroque era in music. composition, for he wrote a great deal of music for ceremonial affairs, some ...6 KB (961 words) - 20:07, 26 July 2023
- Among the instrumental groups of definite pitch in the modern symphony ... popularity in the early days of recorded music, as their sound could more ...17 KB (2,861 words) - 18:39, 2 May 2023
- #039;s (the Devil's) gelding. The music it makes draws all the forest ... traditional and "new age" kantele music are also available. ...6 KB (959 words) - 02:48, 5 October 2022
- in the classical, popular and religious music of the Indian subcontinent ... parts. However, none of his own writings on music mention the drum (nor the ...11 KB (1,728 words) - 02:05, 27 February 2023
- which incorporated elements of blues and gospel music. ... opposed to the character of swing music, partly as a result of growing ...8 KB (1,171 words) - 17:08, 18 August 2020
- collecting, studying and documenting folk music of indigenous cultures. This ... He also studied at the Academy of Music where he received his Diploma ...8 KB (1,191 words) - 06:09, 13 June 2023
- The majority of cymbals are of indefinite pitch, although small disc-shaped ... quot;]. In Deane L. Root (ed.). Grove Music Online Oxford Music Online ...15 KB (2,396 words) - 20:32, 28 December 2023
- mallets. Each bar is tuned to a specific pitch of the musical scale. ... Century associated largely with the folk music of Eastern Europe, notably ...7 KB (1,049 words) - 21:33, 15 January 2024
- Unlike most drums, they produce a definite pitch when struck. This feature ... feature pedal mechanisms which allow their pitch to be altered during performance. ...25 KB (3,944 words) - 23:36, 30 April 2023
- with other instruments. The flute's pitch and various aspects of its ... Historically, flutes have often been used in the playing of sacred ...19 KB (2,947 words) - 17:48, 28 March 2024
- pitch as many trumpets and cornets. It usually has three piston valves ... Some modern flugelhorns feature a fourth valve that lowers the pitch ...12 KB (1,704 words) - 20:41, 28 December 2023
- " According to the American Academy of Music, the horn is considered, ... through the sounds and meanings of music and sound. [[Image:Range frenchhorn ...16 KB (2,716 words) - 14:17, 7 February 2024
- * In music and acoustics, the frequency of the standard pitch A above middle C on a piano is usually defined as 440 Hz, that is, 440 cycles per ...11 KB (1,752 words) - 10:59, 11 April 2024
- and tautness of the strings affect the pitch and tone of the sound produced ... most common string instruments in Western music are those in the violin, ...26 KB (3,682 words) - 21:00, 26 February 2023
- extra valve tubing is normally engaged to pitch the instrument in B ... , and pressing the thumb lever removes a whole step to pitch the instrument ...34 KB (4,980 words) - 16:54, 26 March 2022
- with special costumes, dance motions, and music. The dance has earned a reputation ... ===Types of Korean traditional music in Geom-mu=== “Samhyeon-Nyukgak” ...7 KB (1,083 words) - 06:54, 18 April 2024
- being dated to 1521. The Royal Academy of Music in London, has an instrument ... a 4-foot, but occasionally both at 8-foot pitch), greater string tension ...23 KB (3,517 words) - 20:32, 29 January 2022
- of their similarity in size, closeness in pitch range (a mere perfect fifth ... tone of a viola, particularly in orchestral music, can have unintended consequences ...22 KB (3,581 words) - 20:26, 3 May 2023
- Atonality describes music that does not use a tonal center or key ... Taylor (Radano 1993, 108-109), have written music that is described as atonal ...18 KB (2,710 words) - 06:58, 21 August 2023
- The harmonica is used in blues and American folk music, jazz, classical ... The harmonica has become a respected parts of almost every genre of ...28 KB (4,396 words) - 13:30, 24 January 2023
- , and F) the instrument's part is written in "concert pitch ... John Philip Sousa was a benefactor of the University of Illinois music ...19 KB (2,980 words) - 22:02, 24 February 2024
- and jazz ensembles, as well as in popular music bands. They are played by ... desire to express and evoke emotion through music. Today, adding its unique ...34 KB (5,196 words) - 19:49, 28 June 2023
- for his research on the psychology of music and sound. He founded the ... young age. His main interest however, was music, and by the age of ten Stumpf ...10 KB (1,352 words) - 15:19, 27 November 2023
- The fusion of swing and Cuban music produced this fascinating rhythm ... it used rhythms derived from African folk music. The contradanza had arrived ...10 KB (1,553 words) - 06:41, 5 November 2022
- in present-day Bratislava, Slovakia. His music reflects the transition from ... of the Classical style with wider ranges of pitch, dynamics and tone color ...12 KB (1,784 words) - 14:45, 1 August 2022
- In music and music theory a chord (from Greek χορδή: gut, string ... Ages and the Renaissance began to write music with greater linear complexity ...34 KB (5,534 words) - 17:56, 10 December 2023
- of the instrument, commonly used in early-music ensembles. Sackbuts were ... trombone was used continuously in church music and in some other settings ...23 KB (3,406 words) - 17:59, 2 May 2023
- Of these many are rare or obsolete, and music written for them is usually ... varies greatly with the musician, the music, the style of clarinet, the ...30 KB (4,861 words) - 10:42, 19 December 2023
- orchestras tune to a slightly higher pitch (A442-A445). Adjusting the ... With the resurgence of interest in early music in the mid-twentieth century ...18 KB (2,745 words) - 19:53, 17 November 2022
- performance, or for rehearsing a cappella music. While Eastern Orthodox churches ... participates such as hymns and service music, choirs still sing the full ...22 KB (3,376 words) - 17:11, 10 December 2023
- Paige had considerable skills at an early age. His principal pitch ... curve ball and his famous "hesitation pitch" to add to his "bee ...14 KB (2,119 words) - 02:27, 21 April 2023
- accompaniment used in almost all genres of music in the Baroque period. The ... For composers of the Baroque period, music was not primarily an exercise ...16 KB (2,493 words) - 19:45, 26 March 2024
- books), psychology (five books) and art and music (seven books). In addition ... was known about the scientific aspects of music; al-Kindī pointed out that ...12 KB (1,748 words) - 04:13, 17 June 2023
- that study the way cultures utilize music). A didgeridoo is usually ... . Generally, the longer the instrument, the lower the pitch or key ...18 KB (2,678 words) - 14:27, 29 January 2024
- The method of playing the shofar is similar to that of bugle, with ... :Make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound ...13 KB (2,151 words) - 14:23, 27 January 2023
- clearing out the cobwebs in time to pitch in Game five. a bat from a Tigers coach, and blasted a pitch over the fence, and turned ...15 KB (2,466 words) - 16:27, 29 January 2024
- was simply this: "Wait for a good pitch to hit." That became ... *"Son, when you pitch a strike, Mr. Hornsby will let you know." ...9 KB (1,520 words) - 02:42, 16 December 2022
- in specific area such as medicine, arts, music, and others. ... quot; could have the indicator "UF Pitch." Reciprocally, the ...11 KB (1,593 words) - 18:31, 30 April 2023
- regarding schematic organization of pitch, rhythm and dynamics were ... of Heinrich Isaac. This interest in early music would greatly influence his ...12 KB (1,713 words) - 06:59, 31 July 2023
- widely used in many genres of Chinese folk music, as well as Chinese opera ... widely used in many genres of Chinese folk music, as well as Chinese opera ...13 KB (2,031 words) - 09:18, 15 January 2023
- The aeolian harp became popular again in twentieth century music with ... == Aeolian harps in music == [[Image:Aeolian harp in the old castle ...11 KB (1,668 words) - 06:22, 15 June 2023
- of Eastern European and Middle Eastern folk music. Bartók is considered one ... collecting, studying and documenting folk music of indigenous cultures. This ...14 KB (2,253 words) - 08:50, 27 September 2023
- entire duration of the Romantic period of music. He was part of the heyday ... to glorify the concept of "program music." He is best known for ...18 KB (2,898 words) - 18:57, 25 November 2023
- Alban Berg's musical philosophy was to translate poetry into ... He was more interested in literature than music as a child and did ...13 KB (1,953 words) - 18:49, 1 January 2023
- variety characteristic of earlier soul music; technically demanding, melodic ... The most prominent difference between funk and the soul music from ...12 KB (1,982 words) - 07:21, 15 April 2024
- historically informed performances of early music, but also because of its ... in Italian, the language used in writing music, whereas the instrument we ...34 KB (5,330 words) - 01:45, 8 December 2022
- professional sports. His decision not to pitch Game One of the 1965 World ... goods storeowner. After seeing Koufax pitch, Campanis invited him to ...22 KB (3,298 words) - 01:20, 21 April 2023
- instrument in the world for spontaneous music and formal compositions ranging ... Often when playing certain types of music on the violin, notably folk ...45 KB (7,281 words) - 20:27, 3 May 2023
- or modified for the purpose of making music. In principle, anything that ... that a basic urge to express emotion though music has existed since prehistoric ...26 KB (3,752 words) - 21:15, 27 November 2021
- rock and roll, fusion, modern gospel music, and contemporary country ... electric Hawaiian guitar to Western Swing music with his January 1935 Decca ...20 KB (2,960 words) - 00:14, 13 February 2024
- Although he resisted recording his music until near the end of his ... Portuguese refugees. When he started his music education playing the violin ...14 KB (2,106 words) - 03:59, 2 May 2024
- on base through a walk, or when hit by a pitch, but these situations are ... A strike is given when there is a good pitch, which the batter does not ...50 KB (8,173 words) - 15:07, 27 April 2023
- Carnatic music, also known as karṇāṭaka sangītam is one of the two styles of Indian classical music; the other is Hindustani ...40 KB (6,040 words) - 15:47, 28 November 2023
- represents a native art form. Gamelan music is built up in layers, with ... only obvious Indian influence in gamelan music is in the Javanese style ...37 KB (5,930 words) - 04:08, 18 April 2024
- The theremin is also used in concert music (especially avant-garde and ... October 1920Albert Glinsky, Theremin: Ether Music and Espionage (University ...52 KB (7,562 words) - 23:57, 12 March 2023
- especially in the early-adopting classical music and audiophile communities ... to any data file. From its origins as a music format, Compact Disc has ...19 KB (3,102 words) - 00:20, 8 January 2024
- the blues, southern gospel, and country music into a distinctively American ... a child and was deeply impressed with the pitch and rhythm of the singing. ...13 KB (2,092 words) - 01:58, 23 December 2022
- produced by striking metal bars. In blues music, the harmonica is often casually ... As European harps evolved to play more complex music, a key consideration ...38 KB (6,027 words) - 20:53, 28 December 2023
- It is used extensively in Western classical music as a standard member of the ... also refers to the fact that the sounding pitch of the double bass is an ...40 KB (6,473 words) - 17:29, 30 January 2024
- "sangeet") meaning "music," and "-tar," ... The guitar's presence in today's popular music scene is ...50 KB (8,328 words) - 03:18, 12 July 2023
- that jazz and blues, so-called race-music, was a viable commercial ... speed, which raised or lowered the apparent pitch of her voice, misrepresented ...21 KB (3,265 words) - 17:45, 29 September 2023
- The saxophone is most commonly associated with popular music, big ... the saxophone, it will raise or lower the pitch. Almost all woodwind instruments ...17 KB (2,653 words) - 17:08, 23 December 2022
- A free floating reed doesn’t change pitch by increasing or decreasing ... and composers were looking for, and the music of Beethoven and Berlioz ...24 KB (3,811 words) - 03:00, 8 December 2022
- I may wish to draw on, for the meaning of music does depend on the materials ... a fundamental relationship with all other music in the world…. A composer ...28 KB (4,110 words) - 15:21, 25 January 2023
- The deepest individual pitch (vertical drop) within a cave is 603 ... [[Image:townsends in music hall.jpg|300px|right|thumb|Townsend's ...13 KB (2,017 words) - 16:20, 3 December 2023
- As such it can bring a great many modes of music together. It is an instrument ... is that much of the most widely admired music for piano—for example, ...35 KB (5,515 words) - 05:12, 24 November 2022
- Kulintang is a modern term for an instrumental form of music composed ... The main role of kulintang music in the community is as nonprofessional ...41 KB (6,102 words) - 04:38, 4 March 2023
- a crucial figure in the history of music. His work bridged the "old ... As a child, he served as a chorister and studied music under Marc ...19 KB (2,913 words) - 10:59, 19 December 2023
- Music is an auditory art comprised of meaningful arrangements of sounds with a relation to pitch, rhythm, and tonality. Another definition of ...47 KB (7,194 words) - 19:07, 30 September 2023
- voice, precise enunciation, and accurate pitch. Because stage singers performed ... who was playing Maria in The Sound of Music. These two women were friends ...11 KB (1,666 words) - 04:31, 22 March 2024
- from which the sound is coming, the pitch, and the rate of speech. When the messages were similar in these characteristics subjects were unable ...15 KB (2,203 words) - 22:30, 7 January 2024
- Soccer is played on a rectangular grass field--also called a pitch ... man that has been embraced by all. Like music, soccer is a language of ...38 KB (6,157 words) - 21:43, 30 January 2023
- 22 yards (20.12 m) long, called a cricket pitch. At each end of the pitch ... strip usually with short grass called the pitch. The pitch measures 10 × ...49 KB (7,998 words) - 06:22, 11 January 2024
- ethnic origins of man. He experimented with pitch and rhythm to produce chamber ... that are not often associated with modern music of the early twentieth century ...42 KB (6,502 words) - 00:25, 18 November 2022
- the Christian West to become the official music of the Roman Catholic liturgy ... although in poetic or obscure ways that shed little light on how music ...47 KB (7,182 words) - 13:41, 31 January 2023
- at or near the end of the resonator. The pitch of the vibration is determined ... been an integral part of Indian classical music since 1500 BC. A major deity ...37 KB (5,471 words) - 15:52, 11 March 2024
- in 1961, Ralph Houk promised Ford he would pitch every fourth day, regardless ... positioned; pretending to lose balance on a pitch while in his crouch and landing ...20 KB (3,113 words) - 18:40, 4 May 2023
- Pop/Rock)" at the first annual American Music Awards. singing simultaneously too difficult. Her music was very popular with American ...18 KB (2,810 words) - 18:04, 14 May 2024
- the double reed family that typically plays music written in the bass and tenor ... As music in the Christian Church in Europe evolved, the practice of ...40 KB (6,257 words) - 11:08, 20 September 2023
- Imene tuki and imene metua are forms of unaccompanied vocal music ... misidentified as an example of Tahitian music. The art of drumming has ...16 KB (2,204 words) - 02:53, 8 January 2024
- sound where there are no rests in the music. Primarily because of this ... joint ("bridle") so that the pitch of the drone can be manipulated ...25 KB (3,916 words) - 05:41, 26 August 2023
- with establishing the first military music bands. While initially well ... soldiers, and marched to distinctive music, the Mehter, similar to a ...19 KB (2,908 words) - 16:11, 8 February 2023
- The music of India includes Indian classical music, multiple varieties ... Indian classical music has one of the most complex and complete musical ...31 KB (4,712 words) - 02:37, 11 March 2023
- were used in Shinto and Buddhist religious music, and during battle in feudal ... repertory is based on folk and festival music of the past. ...24 KB (3,759 words) - 01:00, 21 April 2023
- meaning "the father of Chinese music" or 「聖人之噐/圣人之器」 ... Other incorrect classifications, mainly from music compact discs, ...45 KB (6,609 words) - 01:21, 15 July 2023
- The music of China dates back to the dawn of Chinese civilization ... there was an increasing interest in Western music, and attempts to adapt both ...33 KB (4,845 words) - 16:58, 24 October 2023
- simply, "Just stand up and lambast the next pitch." ... Category:Art, music, literature, sports and leisure Category:Athletes ...19 KB (2,752 words) - 05:08, 9 April 2024
- pitcher's mound—during the entire pitch, so he can only take one ... by the rules, except that at the moment the pitch is delivered they must be ...67 KB (11,273 words) - 11:05, 20 September 2023
- The music of Africa is as vast and varied as the continent's ... Although there are many different varieties of music in Africa, there ...35 KB (5,601 words) - 21:41, 27 November 2021
