scale
A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.
Exemplos
3 de 5I practice my piano scale every morning before breakfast.
I practice my piano scale every morning before breakfast.
The student must demonstrate a perfect C major scale during the exam.
The student must demonstrate a perfect C major scale during the exam.
Check out this cool blues scale I learned on my guitar!
Check out this cool blues scale I learned on my guitar!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'ladder'. The Latin word for ladder is 'scala'. Just like a ladder, a musical scale helps you go up and down.
Quiz rápido
The young pianist began her lesson by playing a C major ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: scale
Exemplos
I practice my piano scale every morning before breakfast.
everydayI practice my piano scale every morning before breakfast.
The student must demonstrate a perfect C major scale during the exam.
formalThe student must demonstrate a perfect C major scale during the exam.
Check out this cool blues scale I learned on my guitar!
informalCheck out this cool blues scale I learned on my guitar!
The study of Western music theory begins with the structure of the diatonic scale.
academicThe study of Western music theory begins with the structure of the diatonic scale.
Our music school focuses on teaching every basic scale to new instructors.
businessOur music school focuses on teaching every basic scale to new instructors.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
on a scale of one to ten
on a scale of one to ten
to scale up
to scale up
run the scales
run the scales
Frequentemente confundido com
In the plural, 'scales' can also refer to a machine used to weigh objects or the skin of a fish.
Notas de uso
When used in music, 'scale' is a countable noun. You usually 'play', 'practice', or 'sing' a scale.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'song' when they actually mean 'scale'. A scale is just a pattern of notes, while a song is a complete piece of music.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'ladder'. The Latin word for ladder is 'scala'. Just like a ladder, a musical scale helps you go up and down.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'scala', meaning ladder or staircase.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western music, the eight-note major scale is the most common foundation for most popular songs.
Quiz rápido
The young pianist began her lesson by playing a C major ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: scale
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Mais palavras de music
melody
A1A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.
note
A1In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.
sharp
A1In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.
flat
A1In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.
beat
A1The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.
bar
A1In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.
time signature
A1A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.
instrument
A1An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.
violin
A1A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.
viola
A1A viola is a musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It looks like a violin but is slightly larger and has a deeper, lower sound.
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