tertial (Meaning)

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tertial (a. & n.)

Same as Tertiary.

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tertial Sentence Examples

  1. The tertial interval in music consists of three whole tones or four semitones.
  2. The tertial system, used in medieval and Renaissance music, divided the octave into three equal parts.
  3. The major tertial is a common consonance that occurs between adjacent scale degrees.
  4. The minor tertial creates a more dissonant sound and is often used to add tension to a melody.
  5. The tertial triad is the fundamental chord in Western music and consists of a root, a major third, and a perfect fifth.
  6. The tertial scale, also known as the melodic minor scale, contains an augmented second between the second and third degrees.
  7. The tertial harmony used by Renaissance composers created rich and complex textures.
  8. The tertial cycle is a harmonic progression that moves through thirds and produces a distinctive sound.
  9. The tertial relationships between notes determine the overall harmonic structure of a piece of music.
  10. The tertial division of the octave is a key principle in the organization of musical harmony and melody.

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Same as Tertiary.

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The tertial interval in music consists of three whole tones or four semitones.

The tertial system, used in medieval and Renaissance music, divided the octave into three equal parts.

The major tertial is a common consonance that occurs between adjacent scale degrees.

The minor tertial creates a more dissonant sound and is often used to add tension to a melody.