pivot‑chord modulation (Q478)
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A technique of changing tonal orientation whereby a harmony that has a functional meaning in the prevailing key is reinterpreted as having a different meaning in the new key (different from direct modulation).
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | pivot‑chord modulation |
A technique of changing tonal orientation whereby a harmony that has a functional meaning in the prevailing key is reinterpreted as having a different meaning in the new key (different from direct modulation). |