to develop
3
7.4
- verb
- /dɪˈvɛləp/
- Specialized
:
desarrollar
- In her latest piece, she aimed to develop a more complex melody that would challenge the musicians.
- develop the theme
- develop musical ideas
- develop melodic lines
Examples
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When he came to write his own music, he developed all these principles to the extreme.
Academic text (1998) -
Maybe get together to develop some kind of new rock and roll musical theme.
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Answering the question "why teach music" is one of the most important parts of developing a musical philosophy.
Academic text (2013) -
The leader will eventually be able to develop his or her own improvisations.
Academic text (2003) -
Teachers can help students improve their compositional skills by showing them how to develop and test musical ideas.
Academic text (1991) -
It takes a lot to develop a musical sub genre within heavy metal.
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Unfortunately, formal music education, especially at the secondary level, has historically offered little opportunity for developing improvisation.
Academic text (2007) -
As their teacher, I knew I had to find ways to foster their musicality and develop their personal musicianship.
Academic text (2007) -
Older students can develop variations on musical exercises achieved through sectionals or cooperative small group learning experiences.
Academic text (2015) -
After it becomes an easy task to develop a melody, students can try inventing two- or three-voiced compositions.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
26
3.4
Use something as a base for further work
8
6.1
Express ideas in a new or better way
5
4.8
To make a more complex thing from simple parts
Antonyms
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Etymology
Develop comes from an old French idea meaning 'to unwrap' or 'unfold', like taking a short tune and opening it into more parts. So to develop a musical idea is to expand and change it into a richer form.