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... produce the sound . A more technical explanation of why a note played on the flute and the same note played on the trumpet are distinctive in tone color is that each has its own mix of component pitches . Called overtones or harmonics ...
... produce the sound . A more technical explanation of why a note played on the flute and the same note played on the trumpet are distinctive in tone color is that each has its own mix of component pitches . Called overtones or harmonics ...
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... produce a tone when a bow made of wood and horsehair is drawn across them . The sound is amplified by the wooden box , shaped and var- nished by methods discovered in the 17th century by Italians such as Stradi- varius ( 1644-1737 ) to ...
... produce a tone when a bow made of wood and horsehair is drawn across them . The sound is amplified by the wooden box , shaped and var- nished by methods discovered in the 17th century by Italians such as Stradi- varius ( 1644-1737 ) to ...
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... produce the rhythm , melody , and harmony indicated in the score . In professional performances , such technical proficiency is often taken for granted , but to acquire it takes years of practice and study . Each instrument presents its ...
... produce the rhythm , melody , and harmony indicated in the score . In professional performances , such technical proficiency is often taken for granted , but to acquire it takes years of practice and study . Each instrument presents its ...
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What Is Art? Acrylic | 3 |
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The Functions of the Arts Engraving | 28 |
Copyright | |
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