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Pitch

The perceived frequency of a sound, determining its highness or lowness.

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Scales

Sequences of pitches in ascending or descending order, forming the basis for melodies and harmonies.

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Intervals

The distance between two pitches, measured in steps or half steps.

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Chords

Three or more pitches played together, providing harmonic support and color.

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Key Signatures

Sets of sharps or flats indicating the tonal center of a piece.

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Major and Minor Scales

Fundamental patterns of whole and half steps in Western music.

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Chord Progressions

Sequences of chords forming the harmonic structure, like the I-IV-V progression.

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Circle of Fifths

Visual representation showing key relationships for understanding key signatures and progressions.

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Harmony

Simultaneous sounding of pitches to create chords and progressions.

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Counterpoint

Art of combining multiple melodic lines for rich textures, often in classical music.

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Musical Form

Organization of elements into coherent structures like sonata form or theme and variations.

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Analysis

Examining music to understand its structure, progression, and thematic development.

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