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.
Old English blÃ¦c the color black, also ink, from noun use of black (adj.). From late 14c. as dark spot in the pupil of the eye.. The meaning black person, African is from 1620s (perhaps late 13c., and blackamoor is from 1540s).