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Pentatonic
pen-tah-TON-ik
/ˌpɛntəˈtɒnɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Pentatonic
Dictionary meaning
A musical scale using five notes per octave, common in folk music worldwide.
Examples
- Most blues guitar solos are built on the pentatonic scale.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on third syllable.
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