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 usual O.E. word for black was sweart (see swart). According to OED: In ME. it is often doubtful whether blac, blak, blake, means 'black, The cock was down, the pan and muzzle were black with the smoke; it had been that instant fired. His dress of ceremony was black, with a tie-wig and a little sword.