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... major because of the large ( or major ) third that separates the first and third pitches , this scale differs from the minor scale mainly in that the latter contains a small ( or minor ) third in this location . Since three variants of ...
... major because of the large ( or major ) third that separates the first and third pitches , this scale differs from the minor scale mainly in that the latter contains a small ( or minor ) third in this location . Since three variants of ...
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... Major ( 1816 ) , scored for a smaller orchestra , more strongly re- calls Mozart and Haydn . The highly emotional No. 6 in C Major ( 1818 ) is of larger scale , based as usual more on rhythmic and harmonic impetus than melodic develop ...
... Major ( 1816 ) , scored for a smaller orchestra , more strongly re- calls Mozart and Haydn . The highly emotional No. 6 in C Major ( 1818 ) is of larger scale , based as usual more on rhythmic and harmonic impetus than melodic develop ...
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... major over minor , epitomized in the finale , underlies the whole . The key scheme of the movements is cyclic , based on a succession of rising major thirds : C minor , E major , Ab ( = G ‡ ) major , C minor - major . The third movement ...
... major over minor , epitomized in the finale , underlies the whole . The key scheme of the movements is cyclic , based on a succession of rising major thirds : C minor , E major , Ab ( = G ‡ ) major , C minor - major . The third movement ...
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