Definition: ... borrow musical ideas and phrases from each other, a technique that is generally called imitation.
Further info: Used especially in Trio Sonatas by the two treble intruments
Taken from: Unit 9, p.24
Definition: Whichever chord they imply will be defined by the context of these [the notes that on their own don't form a full chord] notes. Can be a different key to that of the piece.
Examples: The dominant (chord V) of A major is E major, therefore in the bar where it occurs, E major is the implied harmony of the theme.
Taken from: Unit 10, p.40
Definition: ... the quavers within each beat are not played equally. This follows a performance convention of the time, the practice of notes inégales ('unequal notes'), which was supposed to lend a certain grace or elegance to a piece by the unequal playing of quavers, or sometimes semiquavers.
Examples: Rameau's 'Menuet en Rondeau' (1724)
Taken from: Unit 10, p.43
Definition: The distance in pitch between the higher and lower note (or the lower and higher) is called an interval in musical terminology.
See also: Compound intervals
Taken from: Unit 2, p.35
Definition: When a note other than the root is in the bass, the chord is said to be an inversion.
Taken from: Unit 5, p.51