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.
German: from the Germanic personal name Wolfgang, composed of wolf âwolfâ + ganc âgoingâ. From the late 10th century it became popular in Bavaria and the south as the name of a saint, Bishop Wolfgang of Regensburg. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names Â©2013, Oxford University Press.