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harmonic progression

noun

, Mathematics.
  1. a series of numbers the reciprocals of which are in arithmetic progression.


harmonic progression

noun

  1. a sequence of numbers whose reciprocals form an arithmetic progression, as 1, 1 2 , 1 3 , …
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harmonic progression

  1. A sequence of quantities whose reciprocals form an arithmetic progression, such as 1, 1 3 , 1 5 , 1 7 , …. and so on.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of harmonic progression1

First recorded in 1865–70
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Example Sentences

"As a fundamental principle in music composition, it is necessary to combine temporal sequences from tension-building to resolution in various scales, from harmonic progressions to entire movements," Nagai writes.

The variations, all but three in the same major key, utilize roughly the same harmonic progression, so listeners are lulled by the shared cadence but also dazzled by the inventiveness that masks it.

“To explore interesting harmonic progressions and work with melodies that sing.”

The overall effect is of a smoothly unfurling carpet — reminiscent of Philip Glass in its unhurried yet wrenching harmonic progressions — atop which voices soar.

To achieve this, producers make sure that the songs vary in instrumentation, harmonic progression and dynamic levels when placed next to one another.

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