Interval categories and their meaning
From Alain Daniélou’s book, "Sémantique Musicale"
The following table lists some notes of the "Daniélou scale". Each note is given its ratio (both in fractional form and as related to the power of 2, 3 and 5), as well as the Alain Daniélou’s description of the character of the interval separating the given note from the tonic.
1. Tonic and octaves (2/1, 4/1, etc.)
Meaning : base, strength, solidity, character
2. Intervals of the cycle of fifths (3 as the numerator)
Meaning : active, sunlike, virile
| D |
9/8 |
(32/23) |
vigorous, confident |
| E+ |
81/64 |
(34/26) |
awake, lively |
| G |
3/2 |
(3/2) |
sunlight, joyful, strong, active |
| A+ |
27/16 |
(33/24) |
restless, playful |
| B+ |
243/128 |
(35/27) |
virile, sensuous |
Intervals of the cycle of fifths
