range: the distance between the lowest and highest pitches, usually referred to as narrow. (> octave) or wide (< octave) motive: a short pattern of 3-5 notes (melodic, rhythmic, harmonic or any combination of these) that is repetitive. in a composition. phrase: a musical unit with a terminal point, or cadence.
Petersen Genealogy & History. The surname Petersen is found primarily in northwest European countries such as Finland, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Belgium, and Denmark. It is derived from the Greek petros, a rock, and refers to St. Peter, founder of the Christian Church.he surname Petersen is found primarily in northwest European countries such as Finland, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Belgium, and Denmark.
It was also borne by the Blessed Ulrich of Einsiedeln in Switzerland who lived in the 10th century. Ulrich is a variant of the name Alaric (English). The name Ulrike (English, German, and Scandinavian) is the female form of Ulrich.The name Ulrich is widely used; it has 32 variants that are used in English and other languages.Variants used in English include Alaric, Ric, Rich, Richie, Richy, Rick, Rickie, Ricky, Ull, Ullric, Ullrich, Ullrick, Ullryck, Ulric (used in French too), Ulrick, Ulrike, Ulrych, Ulryck, Ulu, Ulyrich, and Ulz.t was also borne by the Blessed Ulrich of Einsiedeln in Switzerland who lived in the 10th century. Ulrich is a variant of the name Alaric (English). The name Ulrike (English, German, and Scandinavian) is the female form of Ulrich.