And compare that to the second 4 bars of a Bird blues: Again, the goal of both progression is to resolve at the G-7 in the 9th bar, but the way they arrive at that point is important. Here Bird uses a sequence of ii-V7âs descending by half-step.
- noun. 1. black -- the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white) synonyms: blackness, inkiness. antonyms: white -- the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black) Source:WordNet 3.0.
The word 'black' when used in this context means covert, undercover, not seen. When a person enters the intelligence community and becomes involved in operations and projects, all their government files basically disappear. They are no longer accessible through the normal channels.