Theory Glossary
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The simplest form of a chord that contains at least 3 notes, root note, major third and perfect 5th. There are also other types of triads with different formulas. | The simplest form of a chord that contains at least 3 notes, root note, major third and perfect 5th. There are also other types of triads with different formulas. | ||
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| + | Notes from from a chord played one at a time. | ||
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| + | '''Hexatonic Scale''' | ||
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| + | A scale with six notes per octave. | ||
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| + | '''Pentatonic Scale''' | ||
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| + | A scale with five notes per octave. | ||
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| + | '''Octave''' | ||
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| + | Interval between two notes with half or double its frequency. These two notes share the same name. | ||
Revision as of 20:59, 18 January 2008
Theory Glossary
A list of musical theory terminology - the essential reference for theory students!
Scale
A set of notes that have a particular sound or feeling to it.
Interval
The distance between two notes.
Triad
The simplest form of a chord that contains at least 3 notes, root note, major third and perfect 5th. There are also other types of triads with different formulas.
Arpeggio
Notes from from a chord played one at a time.
Hexatonic Scale
A scale with six notes per octave.
Pentatonic Scale
A scale with five notes per octave.
Octave
Interval between two notes with half or double its frequency. These two notes share the same name.
