OCTATONIC SCALE
(noun)Definitions
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Octatonic Scale.
Octatonic Scale - as a noun
An eight-note scale made up of alternating semitones and whole tones.
Example: "Bernstein often used the octatonic scale, also very popular in jazz music, as a basis for his compositions."
Example Sentences
"The octatonic scale is often used in jazz music."
"Many classical composers experimented with the octatonic scale."
"The octatonic scale is also known as the diminished scale."
"Students learning music theory often study the octatonic scale."
"The octatonic scale creates a unique and mysterious sound."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
- octastichous
- octastichs
- octastrophic
- octastyle
- octastyles
- Octatonic Scale
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- octavalent
- octave
- octaves
- octavian