musical terminology

collocation in English

meaningsofmusicalandterminology

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musical
adjective
uk
/ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/us
/ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl/
related to or connected ...
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terminology
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌtɜː.mɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/us
/ˌtɝː.məˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/
special words or expressions used in relation to a particular subject ...
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(Definition ofmusicalandterminologyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofmusical terminology

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Inmusicalterminology, the ratio of two pure frequencies or tones is called an interval.
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The pairs shared their ideas, talked about them usingmusicalterminology, developed them, and then made informed choices.
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Although classroom talk almost always involves the use ofmusicalterminology, it is nevertheless important not to lose sight of the intuitive response to music.
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He also explains the repeat instructions for those not familiar withmusicalterminology.
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From this excerpt and continuing throughout the script, the language used to define the required sound effects contains specificmusicalterminology.
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She sees the role of the teacher as providing examples ofmusicalterminologyto support children's thinking through talk about composition.
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Campbell (1998) found that children use colourful and unusual phrases to describe music, and that when they do not possessmusicalterminology, they often make up their own.
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The lyrics to the song are all puns formusicalterminology.
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The company name is derived frommusicalterminology, as well as 5 elements of game design planning, graphics, sound, programmers and producers.
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The call sign refers tomusicalterminology, specifically the word clef.
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