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Descending Tetrachords: Muse and Handel are both sad
The term “descending tetrachord,” also “lament bass,” generally refers to a descent in a bass line by step from tonic to dominant, especially in a minor key. In its simplest form, the difference between the stable first and last pitches (do, sol) … Continue reading →
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