harmonic
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The lyrics are happy, but the chords never resolve to the harmonic centre, creating a feeling of instability.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Our harmonic tendencies were nowhere near as complex, but they were rapidly becoming more sophisticated thanks to our exposure to such great improvisers as Miles!
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
With a richer, more bewildering harmonic vocabulary, Chopin revealed the full spectrum of the nocturne’s possibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
But while the moody harmonic progression and title might suggest an ode, nothing in Mr. Picton’s songs is ever easy, or obvious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
This set of waves is called a harmonic series.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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Music - Middle School
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