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standard progression

[/ˈstændərd prəˈɡreʃən/]
nounpl: standard progressions
progressão padrão
1. A sequence of chords or notes that follows an established, conventional pattern in music
The song uses a standard progression of I-IV-V-I in the key of C major.
A música usa uma progressão padrão de I-IV-V-I na tonalidade de dó maior.
2. An orderly advancement or development following typical, expected stages
The student's standard progression through the curriculum took four years.
A progressão padrão do aluno através do currículo levou quatro anos.
3. In mathematics or sequences, a regular pattern of advancement from one term to the next
The arithmetic sequence follows a standard progression with a common difference of 5.
A sequência aritmética segue uma progressão padrão com uma diferença comum de 5.
Synonyms
standard sequenceconventional progressiontypical advancementestablished pattern
Antonyms
irregular progressionnon-standard progressionunusual sequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
progressão padrão
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
progressão padrão
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the standard progression
break from standard progression
deviation from standard progression
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