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We can define music theory as the field of study whose purpose is to understand and communicate the language of music. To do so, it analyzes its foundations and provides a system of interpretation of musical compositions.
What follows is a fairly long list of musical definitions and descriptions gleaned primarily from multiple Internet searches (utilizing available translation services). I also used a few book sources, mostly for purposes of corroboration.
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Understanding Basic Music Theory. This document was created with Prince, a great way of getting web content onto paper.
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For an independent adult learner or music hobbyist, the text is an enjoyable introduction to the subject with enough general information to learn the basics of musical notation, pitches, and rhythms on the staff, intervals, scales (major, and minor), keys, key signatures, triads, seventh chords, harmonization, secondary dominants, and modulation.
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A search for patterns and relationships in a music composition. This exploration in- spects multiple aspects of a work and seeks those components that create musical style.
Mar 5, 2019 · Our music theory guides range from key signatures to cadences, and we’re always adding to the list, so make sure to keep checking back for more music theory tips and tricks. Now for the best part. You can print off each guide totally free!
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The project was a collaboration between Open Educational Resources Service, and staff and student interns from the Reid School of Music. As a proof-of-concept endeavour, the project aimed to explore how effectively we could convert existing course content into convenient and reusable open formats suitable for use by staff and students both within and beyond the University.
