Tonality

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Tonality is the idea of there being a tonic note or a key tonal centre around which other notes are placed in a hierarchical pattern. Tonality is the underlying concept behind much of Western music. It is the conceptual basis for scales, chords, and harmony, and ultimately leads to the creation of character, mood, and feeling in a piece of music.
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Tonality is often synonymous with the key of the piece and refers to the chord progression of the song. In modern music, tonality is often either major or minor. Major key tonality means that the song's harmony is based on major scale. Minor tonality is based on minor scale. Major tonality is often described as happy, and minor tonality as sad.

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Tonality is often synonymous with the key of the piece and refers to the chord progression of the song. In modern music, tonality is often either major or minor. Major key tonality means that the song's harmony is based on major scale. Minor tonality is based on minor scale. Major tonality is often described as happy, and minor tonality as sad.

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