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.
The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Lewin Wisman which was dated 1154, in Records of the Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, during the reign of King Henry 11, known as The Builder of Churches, 1154 - 1189.Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation.ecordings from Staffordshire Church Registers include: the marriage of John Wyseman and Joanne Wood at the Church of St. Mary, Lichfield, on February 5th 1585, and the christening of Abrahamns, son of Johanis and Margaretae Wiseman, at the Church of St. Michael's, Tatenhill, on November 2nd 1634.