Alternations

/ˌɔːltərˈneɪʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of alternation; multiple instances or examples of things occurring in turns or switching back and forth.

Etymology

Plural form of 'alternation' (from Latin 'alternatio'), formed by adding the English plural suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

Musical composition relies heavily on alternations—the back-and-forth between melody and harmony, between loud and soft passages, creates the emotional arc that makes music compelling to human ears.

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