Parsons Code
Parsons Code Type: noun Pronunciation: /par-sunz-kohd/ Also spelled or known as: Melodic Contour Code Related: Music Identification What does Parsons Code mean? A simple way of identifying melodies by the direction of pitch movement; U (up), D (down) and R (repeat). Developed by Denys Parsons in 1975, the system represents a melody’s pitch changes while […]