Pentatonic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pentatonic is an adjective meaning (music) Based on five tones.
Meaning
(music) Based on five tones.
More Meanings
- (music) The pentatonic scale.
Example Sentences
The middle movement is completely pentatonic, giving it an unusual sound.
Word Forms
- pentatonics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pentaphonic, tetratonic, octatonic, hexatonic, quinquegrade, heptatonic.
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