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N
Natural -A note that has not been raised or lowered from
its named pitch.
On a piano, naturals are the white keys. Sharps or flats may be used to alter a natural pitch up or
down a half step, respectively.
negligente - unconstrained, or careless
Ninth -
The interval
of nine diatonic degrees.
Nocturne -
A night-piece, or seranade.
non - not, no
Nonharmonic -
Notes that fall outside of the harmonic structure in which they
occur.
Notation
- Written music
indicating pitch and rhythm.
Glenn
Bonney's Music School © 2000