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A melody (from Greek µe??d?a - meloidía, "singing, chanting"[1]), also tune, voice, or line, is a linear succession of musical tones which is perceived as a single entity. In its most literal sense, a melody is a sequence of pitches and durations, while, more figuratively, the term has occasionally been extended to include successions of other musical elements such as tone color. Melodies often consist of one or more musical phrases or motifs, and are usually repeated throughout a song or piece in various forms. Melodies may also be described by their melodic motion or the pitches or the intervals between pitches (predominantly conjunct or disjunct or with further restrictions), pitch range, tension and release, continuity and coherence, cadence, and shape. Given the many and varied elements and styles of melody "many extant explanations [of melody] confine us to specific stylistic models, and they are too exclusive."[2] Paul Narveson claimed in 1984 that more than three-quarters of melodic topics had not been explored thoroughly.[3] The melodies existing in most European music written before the 20th century, and popular music throughout the 20th century, featured "fixed and easily discernible frequency patterns", recurring "events, often periodic, at all structural levels" and "recurrence of durations and patterns of durations".[2]
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Symphonize your wedding
by jessica thomson
Jul 02, 2009
Music is the best therapy to heal your soul and you will hardly find anyone who will hate music. Music is something which is adored by every cultured man but than individual difference exists so the liking or taste in music may differ. Don't you thin...
Bridal Gowns R Us
by Melody Johnston
Oct 06, 2006
Often times the wedding gown is one of the first items purchased, however before you write that check…a few things need to be determined. You need to decide what kind of wedding you are planning on having; small or large, formal or informal, indoor o...
Wedding Ceremony Music - Top Tips on Making Your Wedding Ceremony Special
by Jennie Evans
Nov 03, 2005
Music makes your wedding ceremony special.
"If music be the food of love, play on!" ... so wrote William Shakespeare. Are you wondering how to make your wedding day stand out as a truly magical occasion? Live music may well provide the solut...
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