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... minor form of a key is a remnant of the Modal system , wherein all the Modes have the same signature , though every one may be transposed higher or lower with altered signature to adjust the position of tones and semitones . This system ...
... minor form of a key is a remnant of the Modal system , wherein all the Modes have the same signature , though every one may be transposed higher or lower with altered signature to adjust the position of tones and semitones . This system ...
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... minor " that are in common use to define the connexion are here denounced as misleading and consequently dangerous to the composer . Modulation is an art wholly distinct from that of part- writing , and its study should be quite as ...
... minor " that are in common use to define the connexion are here denounced as misleading and consequently dangerous to the composer . Modulation is an art wholly distinct from that of part- writing , and its study should be quite as ...
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... minor " that are in common use to define the connexion are here denounced as misleading and consequently dangerous to the composer . Modulation is an art wholly distinct from that of part- writing , and its study should be quite as ...
... minor " that are in common use to define the connexion are here denounced as misleading and consequently dangerous to the composer . Modulation is an art wholly distinct from that of part- writing , and its study should be quite as ...
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... minor , according to the expanse of its minor semitone . The relative vibrations of the two notes of a major tone are 9 : 8 , those of a minor tone are 10 : 9 . 12. Inversion of intervals is the change of the relative position of their ...
... minor , according to the expanse of its minor semitone . The relative vibrations of the two notes of a major tone are 9 : 8 , those of a minor tone are 10 : 9 . 12. Inversion of intervals is the change of the relative position of their ...
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... minor , and differ from perfect intervals in this flexibility , retaining the character of discords or concords in either major or minor form ; whereas , to raise or lower by a chromatic semitone either note of a perfect interval ...
... minor , and differ from perfect intervals in this flexibility , retaining the character of discords or concords in either major or minor form ; whereas , to raise or lower by a chromatic semitone either note of a perfect interval ...
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