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pedal point

/ˈpɛdəl pɔɪnt/

Tradução: Termo musical que designa uma nota sustentada ou repetida, geralmente no baixo, enquanto as harmonias mudam por cima dela, criando tensão e resolução.

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/ˈpɛdəl pɔɪnt/C1formalart
  • ptTermo musical que designa uma nota sustentada ou repetida, geralmente no baixo, enquanto as harmonias mudam por cima dela, criando tensão e resolução.

A musical term referring to a sustained or repeated note, typically in the bass, while harmonies change above it, creating tension and resolution.

  1. Sustained bass noteC2formal

    A sustained or repeated note, usually in the bass, over which the harmonies change in the upper voices.

    ptnota pedal

    • The organ piece featured a long pedal point in the bass.
    • Bach often used a pedal point to create tension in his fugues.
    • The composer held a pedal point for several bars while the melody shifted.