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Melodic theme
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"
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Used in the same subject area: Research methods, Qualitative methods.(music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea…
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A figurative sentence or discourse, in which the principal subject is described by another subject resembling it in its properties and…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.A piece of wood, metal, or other material, long in proportion to its breadth or thickness, used as a lever and for various other purpo…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; origi…
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Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.Originally, a double song; a melody or counterpoint sung above the plain song of the tenor; a variation of an air; a variation by orna…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.The act of developing or disclosing that which is unknown; a gradual unfolding process by which anything is developed, as a plan or me…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.A composition, as in music, or in the drama, designed to produce effect by its wild irregularity; esp., a musical caricature.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.To grow luxuriantly; to increase and enlarge, as a healthy growing plant; a thrive.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.A polyphonic composition, developed from a given theme or themes, according to strict contrapuntal rules. The theme is first given out…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.A sale, gift, or delivery into the hand of another; especially, a sale, gift, delivery, or using which is the first of a series, and r…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.The act of imitating.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.Acting as an instrument; serving as a means; contributing to promote; conductive; helpful; serviceable; as, he was instrumental in con…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.The act of using or adapting as an instrument; a series or combination of instruments; means; agency.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.The sacrifice in the sacrament of the Eucharist, or the consecration and oblation of the host.
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Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.Motive.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.That which moves; a mover.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: music, melodic, subject, musical, composition.Of or pertaining to music; having the qualities of music; or the power of producing music; devoted to music; melodious; harmonious; as…
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