melodic instrument

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melodic
adjective
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/məˈlɒd.ɪk/us
/məˈlɑː.dɪk/
very pleasant to ...
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instrument
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/us
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
an object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is played to produce ...
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(Definition ofmelodicandinstrumentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The cornet is the leadingmelodicinstrumentin this ensemble and trumpets are never used.
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Instruments include the changgo drum set against amelodicinstrument, such as the gayageum or ajaeng.
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In the less usual role of lead instrument he has made the laouto amelodicinstrumentto frame and adorn song.
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As the instrument has no valves or finger holes it is not amelodicinstrumentbut rather plays a single sustained tone.
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He also aims to make the bass a half percussion instrument and halfmelodicinstrument.
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When integrated into the ensemble, it functions as a secondarymelodicinstrumentafter the mainmelodicinstrument, the kulintang.
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Generally, they consist of five to six instruments dominated of course by a melody-playing gong row that functions as a lead/centralmelodicinstrumentfor the entire ensemble.
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A generic term referring to the melodic instruments within the band such as saxophones, trumpets and trombones.
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Two pupils worked using melodic instruments, a keyboard and a glockenspiel, and three pupils used unpitched instruments, a pair of bongo drums, a tambourine and a cabasa-afuche.
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San popularized a method of playing the turntable like amelodicinstrument, where a long, single note is dragged under the needle at different speeds, creating different pitches.
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Traditionally, the music was played by a small band with one or two melodic instruments and a drum.
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Songs are less cheerful; melodic instruments play a huge part in most of the songs, showing maturity.
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Depending on the performing artist, other melodic instruments, such as the trumpets and trombones can be used as accompaniment as well.
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A trio sonata is written for two solo melodic instruments and basso continuo, making three parts in all, hence the name "trio sonata".
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Melodic instruments are introduced to the children in the first or second year of regular school.
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During this time, his musical orientation changed from melodic instruments to percussion.
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Its lyrics and music are marked by "nostalgia", expressed through melodic instruments including the bandonen.
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Besides the voices, only two melodic instruments are heard, the accordion and fiddle, but usually in the background can also be heard the high, clear tones of a metal triangle.
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The rebab is one of the main melodic instruments of the ensemble, together with the metallophone gendr; these and the kendang drums are often played by the most experienced musicians.
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