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from lat. prima – first

1) The first step of the diatonic gamma; the main sound (tone) fret; the bottom sound of the chord in the root position.

2) Interval – sequential (melodic) or simultaneous (harmonic) sounding of two sounds of the same name. Since the concept of an interval implies a difference in pitch, P.’s belonging to intervals was disputed by the ancient muses. theory. Over time, however, in addition to pure P., which forms a unison, they began to use its chromatic. transformations other than unison; since that time, P. has firmly entered the number of intervals. Distinguish pure P. (pure 1) – 0 tones, increased P. (sw. 1) – 1/2 tone (for example, with – cis), twice increased prima (double swell. 1) – a whole tone (for example, ces-cis).

3) The first part (usually the highest) in groups of homogeneous instruments of an orchestra or ensemble, for example. 1st violin, 1st flute, etc.; the same – in the choir. groups (voice parts). The first party in the music. prod. for 2 fp. and four-hand presentation of music for one fp.

V. A. Vakhromeev