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\nWe explore what makes the harmony of this iconic Christmas song so iconic and durable. Irving Berlin’s song from 1940 includes a rich blend of diatonic, extended and chromatic chords, which skilfully add distinctive character to the song...\nWe explore what makes the harmony of this iconic Christmas song so iconic and durable. Irving Berlin’s song from 1940 includes a rich blend of diatonic, extended and chromatic chords, which skilfully add distinctive character to the song and paint the sentiment. Happy Christmas from Music Matters!

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10:20
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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2022
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English
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chords, music analysis, time, harmony
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