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Musical Scale Note

Description:

A musical scale note refers to a specific pitch represented by a letter name within a musical scale. It is a fundamental building block of music, representing a specific tone or sound.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Concept within Music Theory

In music theory, a musical scale note is a letter name assigned to a specific pitch within a musical scale. Each note represents a unique frequency and is essential for understanding melody, harmony, and composition.

Example sentence: The C major scale consists of the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.

Sense 2: Physical Representation

A musical scale note can also refer to the physical representation of a specific pitch on sheet music or a musical instrument.

Example sentence: The violinist played a beautiful high note on the G string.

Sense 3: Auditory Perception

When listening to music, a musical scale note corresponds to a specific sound or tone produced by a musical instrument or a human voice.

Example sentence: The pianist hit a wrong note during the performance, creating a dissonant sound.

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