Mojannab

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Mojannab is type of neutral interval in Iranian classical music corresponding to spectrum of intervals between neutral second and subminor third. Functionally, it represents two unequal divisions of the minor third. Theoretical definition and classifications for this type of intervals 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 Small neutral second
Medium 128-151c 12/11, 14/13, 13/12, 64/59 Neutral second
Large 165-182c 11/10, 10/9, 65536/59049 Large neutral second