The sequence
Example: The sequence of chords creates a haunting musical atmosphere.
Definition
"The sequence" in music refers to a series of chords, notes, or musical patterns that are repeated or follow one another in a specific order, creating a sense of progression or development within a composition.
Etymology
The term "the sequence" comes from the Latin word 'sequentia,' meaning 'a following' or 'succession.' In music, it began to be used during the medieval period to describe a repeated melodic pattern, evolving over time to its modern meaning of any ordered series of musical elements.
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"The sequence" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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