Tone

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A tone is a sound which can be perceived as a single pitch.

In Indian theory 7 basic tones are used: SA, RE, GA, MA, PA, DHA and NI (or short: S R G M P D N)
In many countries the similar, originally medieval, system of solmisation with do, re mi, fa, sol, la, si is used
In Western theory the diatonic system uses: C, D, E, F, G, A, and B
As an exception to Western theory, in Germany B is used for a lowered B and B natural is replaced by H

The different systems have different names for various kinds of alterations, sometimes leading to the use of a chromatic system.

A set of tones constitutes a scale.

Belongs to type	Sound +
Includes	Basic tone +
Is part of	Diatonic system +, and Scale +
Synonym of	Pitch +
Usage	Indian theory +, Western theory +, and Chromatic system +

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