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tonal harmony

What Is Cadential Hierarchy and How Do Composers Use Different Cadence Strengths to Structure Music?

Cadential Hierarchy: How Composers Control Musical Closure and Structural Tension

Not every cadence in a composition should have the same strength.

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What Is a Musical Phrase and How Do Cadences Define Its Beginning and Ending?

Musical Phrases and Cadences: How Harmony Creates Musical Structure

A melody can consist of a sequence of individual notes, but music becomes much more meaningful when those notes are organised into phrases.

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