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Intonalism is an approach to musical tuning which combines elements of [[temperament]] and [[just intonation]]. It is similar to [[Adaptive just intonation|adaptive JI]]. | Intonalism is an approach to musical tuning which combines elements of [[temperament]] and [[just intonation]]. It is similar to [[Adaptive just intonation|adaptive JI]]. | ||
In intonalism, a tempered scale (often [[12edo]]) is used for the lead melody of a piece. The current melody note at any given point in time is then treated as a reference pitch, and | In intonalism, a tempered scale (often [[12edo]]) is used for the lead melody of a piece. The current melody note at any given point in time is then treated as a reference pitch, and the current backing chord uses pure just intonation, tuned relative to the current reference pitch. | ||
Intonalism was described as the "[[7th Level of Jazz Harmony]]" by music educator Adam Neely. | Intonalism was described as the "[[7th Level of Jazz Harmony]]" by music educator Adam Neely. | ||
[[Category:Just intonation]] | [[Category:Just intonation]] | ||
[[Category:Intonalism]] | [[Category:Intonalism]] | ||