RETROGRADE
Retrograde
A musical line which is the reverse of a previously or simultaneously stated line is said to be its retrograde or cancrizans . An exact retrograde includes both the pitches and rhythms in reverse. An even more exact retrograde reverses the physical contour of the notes themselves, though this is possible only in electronic music. Some composers choose to subject just the pitches of a musical line to retrograde, or just the rhythms. In twelve-tone music, reversal of the pitch classes alone—regardless of the melodic contour created by their registral placement—is regarded as a retrograde.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Retrograde (music)
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Retro/Grade
Retro/Grade is a video game developed by 24 Caret Games. The game is about ace pilot Rick Rocket, who must repeat his last space battle in reverse in order to protect the space time continuum. The game play is rhythm-based and timed to original music by Skyler McGlothlin. In January 2009, it was nominated for two Independent Games Festival awards: Excellence in Audio and Excellence in Design. In October 2010, it won the Audience Choice Award at IndieCade.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Retro/Grade
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retrograde
Noun
- A degenerate person.
- The reversal of a melody so that what is played first in the original melody is played last and what is played last in the original melody is played first.
Verb
Adjective
- Directed backwards, retreating; reverting especially inferior state, declining; inverse, reverse; movement opposite to normal or intended motion, often circular motion.
- retrograde ideas, morals, etc.
- Counterproductive to a desired outcome.
- In the opposite direction to the orbited body's spin.
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