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Aspecte expresive ale modului dorian întâlnite în cântecele de Crăciun
Expressive Aspects of the Dorian Mode Encountered in Christmas Songs

Author(s): Sarah-Doroteea Handaric
Subject(s): Music
Published by: Editura Eurostampa
Keywords: Modal music; The Dorian mode; Christmas song; Almost There; Analysis;

Summary/Abstract: The world of modal music is very rich and full of mystery. The Dorian mode in particular, through its expressiveness, carries the listener towards this world, so suitable for the Christmas song. Elements of this mode are found in the case of several Christmas songs, and bring with them the specific atmosphere of this holiday.

  • Issue Year: 2/2021
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 77-88
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English, Romanian
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