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tonleiter
German → American English
American English
scale
Abfolge von Tönen in auf- oder absteigender Reihenfolge; musikalische Skala.
Der Pianist übt jeden Morgen seine Tonleiter.Tonleiter is the standard musical term for a sequence of notes; use Skala more in general or technical contexts, but Tonleiter is the everyday word in music lessons.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Tonleiter mean in English?
Tonleiter means “scale” in English, especially a sequence of musical notes.
How do you use Tonleiter in a sentence?
You can say: “Die Tonleiter beginnt mit dem Grundton.” This means “The scale begins with the tonic.”
Is Tonleiter the same as Skala?
Not always. Tonleiter is the common word for a musical scale, while Skala can be broader and more technical.
What is the plural of Tonleiter?
The plural is Tonleitern.