pentatonic

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1 English
- 1.1 Adjective
  - 1.1.1 Related terms
  - 1.1.2 Translations

English [edit]

Adjective [edit]

pentatonic (not comparable)

(music) Based on five tones.

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

Related terms [edit]

Translations [edit]

based on five notes

Catalan: pentatònic (ca)
Finnish: pentatoninen (fi), viisisävelinen (fi)

French: pentatonique (fr) m and f

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