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= Musical Tuning System =
[[Category:Music Theory]]
[[Has topic type::System]]
[[Instance of::Tuning System]]
[[Subclass of::Tuning System]]

{{#set:
|Definition=A musical tuning system defines how the pitches used in music are derived, tuned, and related within an octave or scale.
}}

A '''musical tuning system''' is a specific implementation of a tuning method used to determine the pitch of notes in a musical context. These systems are essential for ensuring that musical intervals sound correct according to stylistic or cultural standards.

== Characteristics ==
* Defines frequency ratios between notes
* May prioritize pure intervals, transposability, or key flexibility
* Influences harmonic and melodic qualities

== Examples of Musical Tuning Systems ==
* [[Equal Temperament]]
* Just Intonation
* Meantone Temperament
* Well Temperament

== See also ==
* [[Tuning System]]
* [[Equal Temperament]]
* [[Semitone]]

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