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.
Last name: Fisk. This unusual surname, chiefly found in East Anglia, derives from the Old Norse fiskr, cognate with the Olde English pre 7th Century fisc, fish, and was originally given either as a metonymic occupational name to a fisherman or fishmonger, or as a nickname to someone bearing some fancied resemblance to a fish.