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Schillinger system

Schillinger system proper noun: a method of musical composition based on mathematical processes, comprising theories of rhythm, harmony, melody, counterpoint, form, and semantics.

Proper noun

Schillinger system

  1. A method of musical composition based on mathematical processes, comprising theories of rhythm, harmony, melody, counterpoint, form, and semantics.

Origin of Schillinger system

Named after Joseph Schillinger.

Questions about Schillinger system

What does Schillinger system mean?
Schillinger system means a method of musical composition based on mathematical processes, comprising theories of rhythm, harmony, melody, counterpoint, form, and semantics.
What part of speech is Schillinger system?
Schillinger system is a proper noun.

Words near Schillinger system in the dictionary

  1. schillerizes
  2. schillerizing
  3. schillers
  4. schilling
  5. Schillinger
  6. Schillinger system
  7. Schillingers
  8. schillings
  9. Schiltz
  10. Schiltzes
  11. Schilz

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