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===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
The Wiobian tuning system has its origins in the quasi-equal pentatonic scale, found in our world in e.g. [[w:gamelan|gamelan]] music - this system is described in Classical Wiobian | The Wiobian tuning system has its origins in the quasi-equal pentatonic scale, found in our world in e.g. [[w:gamelan|gamelan]] music - this system is described in Classical Wiobian records: | ||
C D F G A C | |||
It is thought that Wiobian musicians in the "Wiobian Renaissance" started demanding more noteworthy sounds, such as major thirds (5/4), and a "major seventh" to serve as a leading tone. | |||
C D F G A C | |||
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===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
===Modern=== | ===Modern=== | ||
Modern renditions of canonical Wiobian traditional music often default to 15 tone equal temperament; that is, every step of the 15-note scale is spaced exactly equally. However, historically the tuning had more nuances. | Modern renditions of canonical Wiobian traditional music often default to 15 tone equal temperament; that is, every step of the 15-note scale is spaced exactly equally. However, historically the tuning had more nuances. |
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