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Flashcards by Lasairfhíona, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Lasairfhíona
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| Question | Answer |
| Tonality | principle of organizing musical compositions around a central note, the tonic |
| major | (lat. greater) form of scale corresponding to the Ionian mode. The intervals between the tonic and 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th degrees of the scale are described as major |
| minor | (lat. smaller) form of scale corresponding to the Aeolian mode; includes melodic and harmonic minor scales |
| modal | use of diatonic scale, has a tonal centre, a 'final' |
| atonal | lacks a tonal centre |
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