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.
Definition of black. 1  1a : of the color black (see 2black 2) a black sweater a black dog as black as coalb (1) : very dark in color his face was black with rage (2) : having a very deep or low register (see 1register 4b) a bass with a black voice (3) : heavy, serious the play was a black intrigue.