quartal

Adjective

Meaning

(mathematics) Of base four; using only four unique digits.

(music, of harmony) Having a distinct preference for intervals of fourths.

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Synonyms

quaternary

Anagrams

quatral

Examples

Adorno, p. 33 The Piano Sonata is an example—the whole composition is derived from the work's opening quartal gesture and its opening phrase. Source: Internet

Hancock also developed a unique taste for "orchestral" accompaniment – using quartal harmony and Debussy -like harmonies, with stark contrasts then unheard of in jazz. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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