pentatonic
/ˌpɛntəˈtɑnɪk/
adjective
- Relating to a musical scale that has five notes per octave, common in folk and traditional music around the world.
- The song uses a simple pentatonic melody that is easy to remember.
- He played a pentatonic riff on his guitar that gave the music an Asian folk feel.
- Many children's songs are built on the pentatonic scale because it sounds natural and pleasing.