ascending scale
[əˈsɛndɪŋ skeɪl]
nounpl: ascending scales
escala ascendente
1. a sequence of musical notes or tones arranged from lowest to highest pitch
The pianist practiced the ascending scale in C major every morning.
A pianista praticava a escala ascendente em dó maior todas as manhãs.
2. a sequence of values, amounts, or levels that progressively increase
The company uses an ascending scale for salary increases based on experience.
A empresa usa uma escala ascendente para aumentos salariais baseados na experiência.
3. in music, a progression that moves upward in pitch or tone
Students learn to recognize the ascending scale as a fundamental musical concept.
Os alunos aprendem a reconhecer a escala ascendente como um conceito musical fundamental.
In both Brazilian and American music education, ascending scales are fundamental exercises taught to beginning musicians. They serve as basic training for finger dexterity and pitch recognition. The term is also used metaphorically in business contexts to describe progressive systems of compensation or difficulty levels.
Related Idioms & Phrases
climb the ascending scale
follow an ascending scale
practice ascending scales
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