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| − | A '''whole tone scale''' is a hexachordal scale which consists entirely of whole tones (two semitones). For example, C - D - E - F# - G# - A# - C. Debussy made considerable use of the whole tone scale throughout his repertoire. | + | A '''whole tone scale''' is a hexachordal scale which consists entirely of whole tones (two semitones). For example, C - D - E - F# - G# - A# - C. [[Claude Debussy]] made considerable use of the whole tone scale throughout his repertoire. |
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Latest revision as of 15:31, July 28, 2016
A whole tone scale is a hexachordal scale which consists entirely of whole tones (two semitones). For example, C - D - E - F# - G# - A# - C. Claude Debussy made considerable use of the whole tone scale throughout his repertoire.