harmonic structure
collocation in Englishmeaningsofharmonicandstructure
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harmonic
adjective
uk/hɑːˈmɒn.ɪk/us/hɑːrˈmɑː.nɪk/
relating to harmony (= a pleasant musical sound made by different notes being played or sung at the ...
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structure
noun
uk/ˈstrʌk.tʃər/us/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
the way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in ...
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(Definition ofharmonicandstructurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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This harmonic matrix is predetermined, and relates to theharmonicstructureof the composition as a whole.
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In contrast, the lefthand form possesses a clearharmonicstructurethroughout, which is indicative of modal phonation.
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Often, theharmonicstructureof controlled syllables indicates a gradual lowering of fundamental frequency.
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And, gratifyingly enough, a glimpse into the ' deep'harmonicstructureof the act seems to confirm a psychoanalytic reading.
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The constituents of theharmonicstructurecan be considered as separate sinusoids.
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The sounds have a markedharmonicstructureconsisting of a fundamental frequency and its overtones.
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Underneath this quintessentially minimalist rhythmic process of multiple cycles lies aharmonicstructure.
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The melodic material of these works, however, routinely is submerged into a more compositeharmonicstructure.
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Teacher 1 had very specific concerns about strategies which focused on developing an awareness ofharmonicstructure.
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Given both the obscuredharmonicstructureand the indiscernible pulses that may accompany breathy phonation, pitch may not be reliably cued when implemented with breathy voice.
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Doing this in relation to basic elements, such as scale and arpeggio patterns, helps students to develop an awareness ofharmonicstructureand to relate technical exercises to musical works.
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In the chorus, the parts of the ensemble - the vocal and the accompanying instruments - 'come together', as it were, under the unifying guidance of theharmonicstructure.
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A spectrum analyzer can help in viewingharmonicstructureof voices.
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The "morna" would be, then, a cross between the "choros" and the "lundum", with a slower tempo and a more complexharmonicstructure.
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The symphony's first movement is a robust sonata form, with a questioningharmonicstructure.
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Oboe notes may be particularly affected because of theirharmonicstructure.
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Jazz musicians are especially drawn to the song's beguiling melody and advancedharmonicstructure.
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This emphasizes theharmonicstructureof the original spectrum.
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Theharmonicstructureconsists of eight symmetrically arranged pitches, out of which six are selected for use in the piece.
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