musical scale — A sequence of musical notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A sequence of musical notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmjuzɪkəl skeɪl/
Example Sentences
- My piano teacher made me play musical scales until my fingers felt like cooked spaghetti.
- Learning the musical scale is the foundation of understanding music theory.
- The guitarist showed off by playing a lightning-fast musical scale that made everyone's jaw drop.
musical scale
NOUN[/ˈmjuzɪkəl skeɪl/]
A sequence of musical notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch
A sequence of musical notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Musical derives from Latin musica (music), while scale derives from Latin scala (ladder, staircase). The term musical scale refers to a sequence of notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch, conceptualized as steps on a ladder.
Breakdown
musical (from Latin musica, music) + scale (from Latin scala, ladder/staircase). The compound term metaphorically describes pitches arranged like the rungs of a ladder.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My piano teacher made me play musical scales until my fingers felt like cooked spaghetti.”
“Learning the musical scale is the foundation of understanding music theory.”
“The guitarist showed off by playing a lightning-fast musical scale that made everyone's jaw drop.”
“Different cultures have developed their own unique musical scales throughout history.”
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