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.
Born: September 23, 1945 in Glendale, CA. Genre: Pop. Years Active: '50s, '60s. Prior to launching a singing career, Paul Petersen was a successful child actor, beginning his show business career as a Mouseketeer at the age of ten and then landing the role of teenager Jeff Stone on The Donna Reed Show in the late '50s.