The ones with no perceivable fundamental (drum sounds, tam-tam sounds, wind, consonants, etc.) will be termed complex orunpitchedsound objects (sons complexes).
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As mentioned above, the introduction consists solely ofunpitchedand single-pitch riffs.
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However, besides presenting several layers of rhythmic activity moving at different tempi, the work contrasted precise rhythms with more variable types of repetition, as well as pitched andunpitchedmaterial.
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These may be either pitched orunpitched.
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The increase and decrease of the dynamic envelope coincide respectively withunpitchedand pitched material, which leads us to conclude that there is congruence between the dynamic and spectral aspects.
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For example, a samba whistle (or "apito") is anunpitchedpercussion instrument, but a whistle in general is not.
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It includes three main genres, all focussed on rhythm and featuringunpitchedpercussion.
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Kakegoe, therefore, refers to an auxiliary pitched orunpitchedcall.
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This isunpitchedpercussion, despite the recognisable pitch of the sound if heard in isolation.
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In fact many traditionallyunpitchedinstruments, such as triangles and even cymbals, have also been produced as tuned sets.
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Tuning pitched percussion follows the same patterns as tuning any other instrument, but tuningunpitchedpercussion does not produce a specific pitch.
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Specialunpitchedstops also appear in some organs.
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It includes most percussion instruments and allunpitchedinstruments.
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The second movement operates in four layers, with pitched andunpitchedinstruments in pairs.
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Unpitched, or indefinite-pitched instruments, such as cymbals, gongs, or tam-tams make sounds (produce spectra) rich in inharmonic partials.
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