intervalleniveaus
Intervalleniveaus is a concept in music theory used to describe and compare the levels of intervals between pitches, typically within a given key or scale. The idea treats each interval as having a numeric level that reflects its position in the diatonic scale, abstracted from octave considerations.
In practice, interval levels are assigned by counting the distance in diatonic steps from the lower note
Applications of intervalleniveaus include pedagogy for interval recognition, comparative analysis of melodies and harmonies across keys,
Limitations of this framework include its potential to oversimplify, since many intervals share the same level
See also: interval, interval quality, diatonic scale, voice leading. Notes on terminology may vary between authors,