Microtonal Music and Tuning Systems
Students will explore microtonal music and alternative tuning systems beyond the standard 12-tone equal temperament.
Key Questions
- Compare the expressive possibilities of microtonal scales with traditional Western scales.
- Explain how different tuning systems reflect cultural and historical contexts.
- Predict how a listener accustomed to equal temperament might perceive microtonal music.
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