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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The pentatonic scale.

Adjective

1. 1
   Based on five tones. not-comparable

   "The middle movement is completely pentatonic, giving it an unusual sound."

Adjective

1. 1
   relating to a pentatonic scale wordnet

Example

More examples

"For many individuals, the pentatonic scale is associated with Chinese music."

Etymology

From penta- + tonic.

Related phrases

pentatonic scale

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