music theory
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music theory with Russian translation
music theory usage examples
Занятия по теории музыки помогли ему понять последовательности аккордов.
The music theory class helped him understand chord progressions.
Студенты по теории музыки часто изучают, как работает гармония.
Students in music theory often learn how harmony works.
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music theory synonyms
What's the difference between music theory / musicology / music history / musical analysis / harmony / counterpoint
The primary term for the study of musical structure and principles; identical in meaning to the headword.
She studies music theory at university.
Она изучает теорию музыки в университете.
An academic discipline covering history, cultural context and research into music; broader and more research-focused than music theory.
She studied musicology, focusing on 18th-century opera rather than music theory.
Она изучала музыковедение, сосредоточившись на опере XVIII века, а не на теории музыки.
Focuses on the historical development of music and styles; emphasis differs from the rule-based study of music theory.
His degree is in music history, so he studies composers and periods rather than harmony rules.
Его диплом по истории музыки, поэтому он изучает композиторов и эпохи, а не правила гармонии.
A practical method of studying pieces (form, themes, harmony); a component of music theory but more methodological and applied.
Musical analysis revealed the recurring motif in the symphony.
Музыкальный анализ выявил повторяющийся мотив в симфонии.
A subfield of music theory focused on chords and their progressions; more specific than 'music theory'.
He studied harmony to improve his songwriting.
Он изучал гармонию, чтобы улучшить написание песен.
A specialized area studying the interaction of independent melodies; a narrower, technique-oriented part of music theory.
The choir practiced counterpoint exercises to improve their blending.
Хор практиковал упражнения по контрапункту, чтобы улучшить звучание вместе.
The branch of theory focusing on tonal (major/minor) systems; a narrower specialization within music theory.
Tonal theory explains functional harmony in many classical pieces.
Тональная теория объясняет функциональную гармонию во многих классических произведениях.
A technical method for analyzing atonal music (using pitch-class sets); a specialized tool rather than the general study of music.
He used set theory to analyse the 20th-century piece.
Он использовал теорию множеств для анализа произведения XX века.
Practical area focused on developing ear abilities (intervals, harmony recognition); part of training rather than abstract theory.
The aural skills course trains students to identify chords by ear.
Курс по развитию слуха учит студентов распознавать аккорды на слух.
The system of writing music (musical notation); a tool/language used within music theory, not a full synonym for the discipline.
Good notation helps performers interpret the score precisely.
Хорошая нотация помогает исполнителям точно интерпретировать партитуру.
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How to pronounce music theory and what this word means
music theory translation: теория музыки. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce music theory
/ˈmjuːzɪk ˈθɪəri/
music theory translation
теория музыки
music theory examples
The music theory class helped him understand chord progressions.
music theory transcription
/ˈmjuːzɪk ˈθɪəri/, /ə ˌmjuːzɪk ˈθiri/
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music theory meaning: what does it mean?
music studies
music theory pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
music theory is pronounced as /ˈmjuːzɪk ˈθɪəri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
music theory definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The music theory class helped him understand chord progressions. Translation: Занятия по теории музыки помогли ему понять последовательности аккордов.
Is music theory part of Subjects vocabulary?
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Is music theory part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, music theory (теория музыки) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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