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Tonality, in music, principle of organizing musical compositions around a central note, the tonic. Generally, any Western or non-Western music periodically returning to a central, or focal, tone exhibits tonality.
- What is a central tone?
- What is another name for the central tone of a melody?
- What is the central tone of a key called?
- What is the main melody of a composition?
What is a central tone?
Central tone of a melody or larger piece of music. When a piece is in the key of C major, for example, C is the keynote. ... Central note, scale, and chord within a piece, in relationship to which all other tones in the composition are heard.
What is another name for the central tone of a melody?
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| Term The four main properties of musical sounds are pitch, dynamics, tone color, and | Definition Duration |
|---|---|
| Term The central tone around which a musical composition is organized is called the | Definition tonic |
| Term Key refers to | Definition a central tone, scale, and chord. |
| Term Tonality is another term for | Definition key |
What is the central tone of a key called?
Key, in music, a system of functionally related chords deriving from the major and minor scales, with a central note, called the tonic (or keynote). The central chord is the tonic triad, which is built on the tonic note. Any of the 12 tones of the chromatic scale can serve as the tonic of a key.
What is the main melody of a composition?
A melody is a collection of musical tones that are grouped together as a single entity. Most compositions consist of multiple melodies working in conjunction with one another. In a rock band, the vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist, and bassist are all playing melodies on their respective instruments.
