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In music theory, prolongation is the process in tonal music through which a pitch, interval, or consonant triad is able to govern spans of music when not physically sounding. ... Important to the operation of prolongation is the hierarchical differentiation of pitches within a passage of tonal music.
- What is tonic prolongation?
- What is called to the phenomenon of prolongation of sound?
- What is an arpeggiated 6 4 chord?
- What is harmonic theory?
What is tonic prolongation?
Phrase beginnings in Western classical music typically feature a prolongation of tonic harmony to establish the home key. “Prolongation” just means that the harmony's influence lasts longer than a single chord. Say, for example, that you bought a serving of ice cream that you wanted to enjoy over an extended period.
What is called to the phenomenon of prolongation of sound?
The reception of multiple reflections off of walls and ceilings within 0.1 seconds of each other causes reverberations - the prolonging of a sound. ... In auditoriums and concert halls, reverberations occasionally occur and lead to the displeasing garbling of a sound.
What is an arpeggiated 6 4 chord?
Arpeggiated six-four chords:
The notes are just moved around on the same chord, and at a certain point, the fifth of the chord might occur in the bass, making a 6/4 chord. This type of 6/4 chord can be used without the above restrictions on leaps or doubling, since it is the same chord throughout.
What is harmonic theory?
A theory of harmonic functions is based on three fundamental principles: ... Chords are collections of scale degrees. Each scale degree has its own tendencies. The collective tendencies of a chord's scale degrees in combination is the chord's function.
