when two or more versions of a sound or musical motif are played simultaneously but slightly out of synchronization, with the two parts gradually coming back in sync after a number of repetitions
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note addition
a method of developing cells in minimalism music by gradually adding notes to the original cell
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note subtraction
as for note addition, but taking notes away
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loop
a section of a piece of music which is edited so that it can be repeated seamlessly by electronic means
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modal
referring to modes-the precursors of modern scales
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resultant melody
a new melody produced when a variety of parts each play their melodies at the same time
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tonal ambiguity
when the key of a piece is uncertain
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Card 2
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when two or more versions of a sound or musical motif are played simultaneously but slightly out of synchronization, with the two parts gradually coming back in sync after a number of repetitions
Back
phasing
Card 3
Front
a method of developing cells in minimalism music by gradually adding notes to the original cell
Back
Card 4
Front
as for note addition, but taking notes away
Back
Card 5
Front
a section of a piece of music which is edited so that it can be repeated seamlessly by electronic means
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