Mojannab

From Xenharmonic Reference

Mojannab is a type of neutral interval in Iranian classical music corresponding to the neutral second. It is derived by dividing the small minor third on two unequal parts, or by stacking two Pythagorean limmas. Applicable theoretical definitions and classifications were introduced by al-Farabi[1] (870–951 CE) and Safī al-Dīn al-Urmawī[2] (1216-1294 CE).

Categorization

Type Range JI Western name
Small 112-120c 15/14, 16/15, 2187/2048 Large semitone
Medium 128-151c 12/11, 14/13, 13/12, 64/59 Supraminor/neutral second
Large 165-182c 11/10, 10/9, 65536/59049 Submajor second, minor whole tone