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Card 16

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A successive transposition and repetition of a phrase at different pitches.

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Card 17

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The principal note of a triad.

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Card 18

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A musical form where the principal theme is repeated several times.

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Card 19

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The major and minor keys that share the same notes in that key. For example: A minor shares the same note as C major.

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Card 20

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To repeat a previous part of a composition generally after other music has been played.

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Card 21

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Combining a number of individual but harmonizing melodies. Also known as counterpoint.

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Card 22

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Tones used to embellish the principal melodic tone.

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Card 23

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To shift to another key.

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Card 24

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A contrapuntal song written for at least three voices, usually without accompaniment.

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Card 25

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The seventh note of the scale where there is a strong desire to resolve on the tonic.

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