Define “harmony, “chord,” and “harmonic rhythm.” What is unique about European harmony and harmonic rhythm?
What will be an ideal response?
• "Harmony is created by two or more different pitches sounded intentionally at the same time for the purpose of the sound they make together."
• Harmonic rhythm refers to the "the movement of harmonic sounds or chords in time."
• While Europe is not the only area to develop harmony, its development of harmony as meaningful combinations of different pitches independent of melody is a unique contribution in world music.
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