What is "arabic scale"

n. 1 double harmonic scale, a scale with two augmented seconds. 2 quarter tone scale, or 24 tone equal temperament. 3 17 equal temperament, a tuning dividing the octave into 17 equal steps. 4 major Locrian scale, a scale similar to Locrian.

Arabic scale may refer to:

• Double harmonic scale, a scale with two augmented seconds
• Quarter tone scale, or 24 tone equal temperament
• 17 equal temperament, a tuning dividing the octave into 17 equal steps
• Major locrian scale, a scale similar to locrian, also the aeolian mode with 5th and 3rd.

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