The most important distinction among the various nonharmonic tones is whether the dissonance occurs on the beat (accented) or off the beat (unaccented). Dissonances placed on the beat are mu...
June 26, 2020
George Frideric Handel - Sarabande
Suite in D minor, HWV 437
June 22, 2020
Elements of Figuration. Passing Notes
Passing notes are typically used to fill out the interval of a third, and on occasion a larger interval, such as a fourth. As is the case with any type of melodic decoration, passing notes c...
June 21, 2020
Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9,...
The Nocturnes, Op. 9 are a set of three nocturnes written by Frédéric Chopin between 1830 and 1832, published that year, and dedicated to Madame Camille Pleyel. The second nocturne of the wo...
June 18, 2020
Elements of Figuration. Nonharmonic Tones
Elements of Figuration
The term “figuration” refers to a melodic progression that animates a linear harmonic substructure by means of quicker motion or rhythmic displacement.
Nonharmonic Ton...
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