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Notice that for the polychords, there is no slash, but a fraction. Slashes are for the slash chords or hybrid chords (inversions). For the slash chords inversions, if the score you are written isn't really formal, you could write it as Cmin (1st inv) or II(3rd inv) .
- How do you notate a polychord?
- What is the meaning of polychord in music?
- What is a bitonal chord?
- Who invented Polychords?
How do you notate a polychord?
In music and music theory, a polychord consists of two or more chords, one on top of the other. In shorthand they are written with the top chord above a line and the bottom chord below, for example F upon C: FC. The use of polychords may suggest bitonality or polytonality. Harmonic parallelism may suggest bichords.
What is the meaning of polychord in music?
archaic. : having many strings —used of a musical instrument.
What is a bitonal chord?
Polyvalence is the use of more than one harmonic function, from the same key, at the same time (Leeuw 2006, 87). Example of C and F sharp major chords together in Stravinsky's Petrushka (see: Petrushka chord).
Who invented Polychords?
The Polychord is a harp-like instrument invented in 1934 by Evangelos Tsamourtzis. It has 117 strings that span 6 octaves—61 strings on the right side of the instrument, and 56 on the left.
