The augmentation
Example: The augmentation of the melody added depth to the composition.
Definition
"The augmentation" in music refers to the technique of lengthening the duration of notes in a melody or theme, often by doubling their original value, which adds a sense of expansion and depth to the composition.
Etymology
The word "augmentation" comes from the Latin 'augmentare,' meaning 'to increase' or 'to enlarge.' In music, "augmentation" specifically describes the process of increasing note lengths, highlighting its root meaning of growth or expansion.
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"The augmentation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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