Rimsky-Korsakov gamma |
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Rimsky-Korsakov gamma |

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A scale whose steps form an alternate sequence of tones and semitones (gamma tone-semitone or semitone-tone). It combines the sounds of the system, conventionally designated as a reduced mode (the term of B. L. Yavorsky). The support (conditional tonic) in this system is the mind. seventh chord (see Chord).

Rimsky-Korsakov gamma |

In Russian music was first applied by N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov for the purpose of music. figurativeness:

Rimsky-Korsakov gamma |

N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov. Symphonic picture “Sadko” (1st edition, 1867). Immersion Sadko in the depths of the sea.

Previously, tone-semitone gamma was used in Western Europe. music, eg. in fp. the works of F. Liszt (Etude Des-dur; “Etudes of the highest skill”: No 5 – “Wandering lights”, No 6 – “Vision”, etc.), F. Chopin (1st ballad in g-moll).

V. A. Vakhromeev

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