Nordic Song Op. 68, No. 41 by Robert Schumann

8th Notes

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

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Blocked Chords

Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Dotted Quarter Notes

Rhythm

Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.

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Homophony

Texture

A type of texture where a melody is supported by one or more voices with all the voices following the same or similar rhythm.

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Ledger Lines

Notation

Additional lines added above or below the staff in order to place very high or very low notes that wouldn't normally fit on the staff.

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Ornaments

Expression

Embellishments added to melodies that serve to decorate, increase interest, and allow performers to add their own unique expressiveness.

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Parallel Motion

Texture

A type texture that occurs when the contour, distance, and speed of the notes in one hand matches that of the other hand as they play together.

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Simple Two Voices in One Hand

Texture

A type of texture where one or both hands play more than one voice at a time; usually briefly and with simple rhythms.

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Sustain Pedal

Expression

Also called the damper pedal, it is the rightmost pedal on the piano and used to sustain notes by moving the dampers away from the strings.

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Nordic Song Op. 68, No. 41

Robert Schumann

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Elements

8th Notes

Blocked Chords

Dotted Quarter Notes

Homophony

Ledger Lines

Ornaments

Parallel Motion

Simple Two Voices in One Hand

Sustain Pedal

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