sjutonersuppsättning

Sjutonersuppsättning, meaning "seven-tone set" in Swedish, is a term used in music to describe a scale or a collection of seven distinct pitches. Unlike a standard diatonic scale which has seven notes within an octave, the term sjutonersuppsättning is more general and can refer to any group of seven unique pitches, regardless of their intervallic relationships or how they are organized.

This concept is particularly relevant in contemporary music composition, microtonal music, and theoretical analyses of various musical systems. Composers may use sjutonersuppsättningar to explore new harmonic possibilities and create unique sonic textures. In microtonal music, where intervals smaller than a semitone are used, sjutonersuppsättningar can represent complex pitch structures that differ significantly from Western twelve-tone equal temperament.

The term is not tied to a specific musical tradition and can be applied to scales from different cultures or invented scales. It serves as a neutral descriptor for any set of seven pitches, allowing for a precise way to discuss musical material without pre-existing assumptions about its tonal function or origin. The study of sjutonersuppsättningar contributes to a broader understanding of pitch organization in music.