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Music · Grades 5–6

Augmentation

noun

A technique where a melody is slowed down by lengthening note values.

Example Sentences

"Augmentation makes a theme sound more majestic."

"Bach used augmentation in his fugues."

Synonyms & Related Terms

elongated notesslowed theme

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