Musical Scale (Noun)
Meaning
(music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The guitarist began practicing a musical scale in A minor to warm up her fingers.
- Western classical music typically uses a musical scale consisting of seven natural notes.
- Understanding music theory requires familiarity with different musical scales and their characteristics.
- Before improvising, the saxophonist reviewed the musical scale of the jazz standard they were about to play.
- In Indian classical music, intricate ragas are based on specific musical scales with unique intervals and emotions.