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.
A name is usually cited in the . Western order  of given name, surname, unless it occurs in an alphabetized list of surnames, e.g.  Bach, Johann Sebastian .s a generic occupational name (a tenant), the name could originate independently all over Germany, although its concentration is most pronounced in Central Germany. Family names (surnames; Nachname, Familienname) were gradually introduced in German-speaking Europe during the Late Middle Ages.