accidental elements
[/ˌæk.sɪ.ˈden.təl ˈel.ə.mənts/]
nounpl: accidental elements
elementos acidentais
1. Components or features that occur by chance rather than by design or intention; unplanned aspects of something
The accidental elements in the photograph gave it a more authentic quality than the posed shots.
Os elementos acidentais na fotografia lhe deram uma qualidade mais autêntica do que as fotos posadas.
2. In music, sharps and flats that are not part of the key signature
The composer used accidental elements to create chromatic passages throughout the composition.
O compositor usou elementos acidentais para criar passagens cromáticas em toda a composição.
3. In art and design, unintended visual or structural aspects that contribute to the overall effect
The artist embraced the accidental elements created by the watercolor technique.
O artista abraçou os elementos acidentais criados pela técnica de aquarela.
The concept of 'accidental elements' is particularly valued in contemporary art and design culture in both Brazil and the USA, where imperfection and chance are often embraced as aesthetic qualities. In musical contexts, understanding accidental elements is fundamental to music theory education in both Portuguese-speaking countries and English-speaking regions.
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