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 Norwegian Royal Familyâs last name is Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-GlÃ¼cksburg. Friedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-GlÃ¼cksburg married Princess Luise Caroline of Hesse-Kassel, a granddaughter of King Frederik V of Denmark, in 1810.