De toonladder
Example: Ik leer vandaag een nieuwe toonladder op piano.
Definition
"De toonladder" refers to a sequence of musical notes arranged in ascending or descending order, forming the basis for melodies and harmonies. It is essential for understanding scales and playing instruments like the piano.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de toonladder" combines "toon" meaning 'tone' or 'note' and "ladder" meaning 'ladder,' symbolizing the stepwise progression of notes in music. Did you know this term perfectly captures the idea of climbing musical steps?
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"De toonladder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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