De microtonaliteit
Example: De microtonaliteit in zijn composities verruimt onze muzikale horizon.
Definition
Microtonality refers to the use of musical intervals smaller than the traditional semitones found in Western music, expanding the range of pitch possibilities beyond standard tuning. "Microtonality" in compositions allows for more nuanced and diverse harmonic expressions.
Etymology
The word "microtonaliteit" comes from the Greek prefix 'micro-' meaning 'small' and 'tonalität,' derived from 'tone,' referring to musical pitch. It was adapted into Dutch to describe music that uses intervals smaller than the conventional half step or semitone. Did you know? The concept challenges Western musical norms by exploring subtle pitch variations.
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"De microtonaliteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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