Keskijänteisissä

Keskijänteisissä refers to a specific type of melodic interval in music theory, particularly relevant in some Finnish musical traditions. It is an interval that falls between a major second and a major third. In Western music, this interval is not typically found in standard diatonic or chromatic scales. However, in certain folk music contexts, particularly those influenced by Finnish traditions, microtonal intervals and specific melodic inflections can create soundscapes where such intervals might be perceived or intentionally utilized.

The concept of keskijänteisissä is linked to the idea of intervals that are slightly wider than a whole step (major second) but narrower than a step and a half (augmented second or minor third). The exact frequency ratio or semitone difference can vary depending on the specific tuning system or musical interpretation. It's not a standard interval found in equal temperament tuning. Understanding keskijänteisissä requires an appreciation for nuances in pitch perception and tuning systems that differ from the twelve-tone equal temperament commonly used in Western classical and popular music. It highlights how different musical cultures can have unique approaches to melodic construction and interval relationships.