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: ''"Sharp" and "flat" redirect here. For the temperaments, see [[Sharp (temperament)]] and [[Flat (temperament)]].'' | : ''"Sharp" and "flat" redirect here. For the temperaments, see [[Sharp (temperament)]] and [[Flat (temperament)]].'' | ||
This is a neologism for the common pattern in [[ | This is a neologism for the common pattern in [[Musical notation|notating]] microtonal pitch systems. These are analogous extensions of basic Western musical notation. | ||
'''Nominals''' are pitch elements that have specific names. In Western musical notation, these names are the seven letters A B C D E F G (historically, H has also been used). In a pentatonic notation, there would be only five names. | '''Nominals''' are pitch elements that have specific names. In Western musical notation, these names are the seven letters A B C D E F G (historically, H has also been used). In a pentatonic notation, there would be only five names. | ||