Retrograde inversion

A chromatic scale in its original or prime form (P), reversed (R), inverted (I), and in retrograde inversion (RI).

Retrograde inversion is the practice of flipping and reversing a musical passage. Used throughout music history, the technique gained prominence in the 20th century through the work of the Second Viennese School.

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