Definition of all-interval set

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all-interval set noun In music, an all-interval series is an ordered set of the twelve pitch classes arranged so that all eleven intervals, 1-11, are present. If the series is considered as a cycle, the interval 6 (the "tritone") is present twice. Here is the well-known "Mallalieu" series in pitch-class notation: C,Db,E,D,A,F,B,Eb,Ab,Bb,G,F The same thing in numbers: 014295B38A76 And in intervals: 1,3,10,7,8,6,4,5,2,9,11,6, An all-interval series is not to be confused with an all-interval set, such as the 4-note sets 0137 and 0146. (rfc, music definition needs rewritten because the current one is copyrighted) :(DeLone? et. al. (Eds.), 1975, chap. 6) *Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for all-interval set* for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.

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