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Microtonal music

Microtonal music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of modern classical music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Microtonal music

Microtonal music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of modern classical music.

Well-known performers associated with it include Alois Hába.

From Wikipedia

Microtonality is the use in music of microtones — intervals smaller than a semitone, also called "microintervals". It may also be extended to include any music using intervals not found in the customary Western tuning of twelve equal intervals per octave. In other words, a microtone may be thought of as a note that falls "between the keys" of a piano tuned in equal temperament.

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Microtonal music.

  • ↑ modern classical music

Key artists

  • Alois Hába

Frequently asked questions

What is Microtonal music?

Microtonal music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of modern classical music.

Who are famous Microtonal music artists?

Alois Hába.

Sources & credits