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{{Infobox MOS|Tuning=5L 2s|debug=1}}This is a proposed, work-in-progress style guide for mos pages. It's highly recommended to use any templates that are mentioned, as they provide a standardized means of presenting information that is common with virtually all mosses.
:{{Infobox MOS|Tuning=5L 2s|debug=1}}
This is a proposed, work-in-progress style guide for mos pages. It's highly recommended to use any templates that are mentioned, as they provide a standardized means of presenting information that is common with virtually all mosses.


As this guide can't account for every possible use case, use your best judgment to remove unnecessary sections or to add additional sections deemed necessary.
As this guide can't account for every possible use case, use your best judgment to remove unnecessary sections or to add additional sections deemed necessary. Sections in ''italics'' do not denote actual sections.


==''Lead section'' (precedes the first section)==
==''Lead section'' (precedes the first section) ==
<pre>{{Infobox MOS}}
<pre>{{Infobox MOS}}
{{MOS intro}}</pre>
{{MOS intro}}</pre>
Apart from other information (such as hatnotes), the lead section should, at the minimum, consist of the [[Template:Infobox MOS|mos infobox]] and the [[Template:MOS intro|mos intro]]. The mos intro is as follows:
Apart from other information (such as hatnotes), the lead section should, at the minimum, consist of the [[Template:Infobox MOS|mos infobox]] and the [[Template:MOS intro|mos intro]]. To ensure proper order of templates when viewed on mobile devices, the infobox should at least be placed before the intro. The mos intro is as follows:


{{MOS intro|Scale Signature=5L 2s}}
{{MOS intro|Scale Signature=5L 2s}}
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*Under what conditions is the mos proper. This is only recommended for mosses with notable near-mos forms, as this information is included in the intro already.
*Under what conditions is the mos proper. This is only recommended for mosses with notable near-mos forms, as this information is included in the intro already.


== Name(s)==
==Name(s)==
Any names for the mos, as proposed by or named by theorists/composers, and prescribed under TAMNAMS if applicable, are described here.
Any names for the mos, as proposed by or named by theorists/composers, and prescribed under TAMNAMS if applicable, are described here.


== Intervals and scale degrees==
==Intervals and scale degrees==
The use of TAMNAMS is advised for describing the names of its intervals and scale degrees. The mos intervals template gives ranges for each of the intervals present in the mos.<pre>
The use of TAMNAMS is advised for describing the names of its intervals and scale degrees. The mos intervals template gives ranges for each of the intervals present in the mos.<pre>
{{MOS intervals}}
{{MOS intervals}}
</pre>{{MOS intervals|Scale Signature=5L 2s}}
</pre>{{MOS intervals|Scale Signature=5L 2s}}


==Theory==
==Theory ==
Subsections include:
Subsections include:


* Low harmonic entropy scales
*Low harmonic entropy scales
* Temperament interpretations
*Temperament interpretations
Other subsections include:
 
* Any theory described by musicians/theorists
* Tetrachordal analysis or similar


==Tuning ranges==
==Tuning ranges==
Discussions about specific tuning ranges, and what JI ratios are approximated, can be given if there is sufficient information. Hatnotes to appropriate temperament pages are also advised.
Tuning ranges include:


== Scales ==
*'''Simple tunings''' - Step ratios 2:1, 3:1, and 3:2.
*'''Soft-of-basic''' '''tunings''' - Step ratios 4:3 and 5:3, in comparison to 3:2
*'''Hard-of-basic''' '''tunings''' - Step ratios 4:1 and 5:2, in comparison to 3:1.


==Scale tree==
Sections for smaller ranges can be used instead. Such ranges include:


==Music==
*'''Ultrasoft tunings''' - Step ratio tunings between 1:1 to 4:3
*'''Parasoft tunings''' - Step ratio tunings between 4:3 to 3:2
*'''Hyposoft tunings''' - Step ratio tunings between 3:2 to 2:1, which can be split even further if needed:
**'''Quasisoft tunings''' - Step ratio tunings between 3:2 to 5:3
**'''Minisoft tunings''' - Step ratio tunings between 5:3 to 2:1
*'''Hypohard tunings''' - Step ratio tunings between 2:1 to 3:1, which can be split even further if needed:
**'''Minihard tunings''' - Step ratio tunings between 2:1 to 5:2
**'''Quasihard tunings''' - Step ratio tunings between 5:2 to 3:1
*'''Parahard tunings''' - Step ratio tunings between 3:1 to 4:1
*'''Ultrahard tunings''' - Step ratio tunings between 4:1 to 1:0


== See also==
The mos degrees template shows cent values for varying step ratios.<pre>
{{MOS degrees|Step Ratio=2/1; 3/1; 3/2}}
</pre>{{MOS degrees|Step Ratio=2/1; 3/1; 3/2|Scale Signature=5L 2s}}


==External links==
==Scales==
Links to scala file pages can be added here, as well as links to pages regarding step variations (typically modmos scales) of the mos.


==Mos pages with plenty of content==
==Scale tree==
The following order of sections is recommended for important mos pages.
<pre>
{{Scale tree}}
</pre>{{Scale tree|5L 2s}}


#'''Name(s)''' - What is the mos called? TAMNAMS is the predominant naming scheme for octave-repeating mosses, but can include additional names from other theorists.
==Music==
#'''Intervals''' - What are the interval names for the mos? TAMNAMS interval and scale degree names should be used.
Links to music can be added here.
#'''Notation''' - To reduce confusion over note names, this section should briefly describe what note name options there are, and lead to relevant pages for notation (or possibly a subpage).
#'''Theory''' - Is there any theory behind this mos? This can include RTT-related content and non-RTT content. In terms of RTT-related content, this can include:
##'''Low harmonic entropy scales'''
##'''Temperament interpretations'''
#'''Tuning ranges''' - What tuning ranges and temperaments correspond to one another? Subsections for narrower ranges (ultra-, para-, and hypo-/quasi-/mini- ranges) can be added, combined, subdivided, or omitted as needed, but the following is a good starting place:
##'''Simple tunings''' - Step ratios 2:1, 3:1, and 3:2.
##'''Soft-of-basic''' '''tunings''' - Step ratios 4:3 and 5:3, in comparison to 3:2.
##'''Hard-of-basic''' '''tunings''' - Step ratios 4:1 and 5:2, in comparison to 3:1.
#'''Modes''' - What modes does the mos have and what are those modes' names? Mode names can include established or advocated names. Subsections may be added to separate unrelated naming schemes.
#'''Scales''' - What scales are there associated with this mos? Sections may include the following:
##'''Subset and superset MOS scales''' - This describes the mos's parent (subset) and child (superset) mosses; may also include conditional subset mosses.
##'''MODMOS scales''' ('''and muddles)'''
##'''Scala files'''
#'''Scale tree''' - A larger version of the equal tunings section of the mos infobox, showing a wider range of step ratios (and compatible equal temperaments) for the mos.
#'''Music''' - Are there any compositions or tracks that use this mos?
#'''See also''' - Are there any other pages related to this mos?
#'''External links''' - Are there outside resources related to this mos?
#'''References''' -  For cited works.


==Mos pages with sparse content==
==See also==
Especially for mos pages that are under-explored, it may not be necessary to add all the sections previously described. For such mosses, the following sections are recommended:
Links to other pages can be added here.


#'''Name''' - Add if needed.
==External links==
#'''Modes'''
Links to outside-wiki resources regarding the mos and/or its tunings can be added here.
#'''Tuning spectrum''' - Add if there are temperament interpretations worth listing, or if the main content ''is'' the tuning spectrum.
#'''See also''' - Add if needed.
#'''External links''' - Add if needed.
#'''References''' - Add if needed.


==Templates to use ==
== References ==
If any works are cited, add them here.


*For the lead section:
== ''Categories'' (succeeds the last section) ==
**[[Template:Infobox MOS|Infobox MOS]] - contains basic info regarding the mos itself.
The mos infobox automatically categorizes the mos by note count and under the category of abstract mos patterns. Any other categories can be added here.
**[[Template:MOS intro|MOS intro]] - goes at the beginning of the lead section.
*For the main sections:
**[[Template:MOS gamut|MOS gamut]] - for the notation section; produces note names for a compatible edo.
**[[Template:MOS degrees|MOS degrees]] - for the tuning section; lists the specific scale degrees of a mos, given a step ratio (or multiple step ratios). Documentation is work-in-progress.
**[[Template:MOS modes|MOS modes]] - for the modes section; lists a mos's modes for its step patterns and any names those modes may have.
**[[Template:Scale tree|Scale tree]] - for the scale tree section; displays an expanded spectrum of step ratios and any related temperaments.
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