Music Glossary: anchor

Using familiar song openings to remember interval sounds (e.g., “Here Comes the Bride” = P4 ascending). more

Static bass with moving harmony above; builds tension and anchor. more

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Sustain root while harmony moves above; anchors form and builds tension. more

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Anchor exposed lines with soft supporting voices to improve perceived tuning. more

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