Music of Asia
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Asian music encompasses numerous different musical styles originating from a large number of Asian cultures. Asian music most often uses the pentatonic scale. Many styles of Philippine music uses 7 notes or the European way of music because Philippines was colonized by Spain.
Sitar is typical for Asian music.
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See also
- Music of Central Asia
- Music of India
- Music of Iran
- Music of Pakistan
- Music of the Philippines
- Music of Southeast Asia
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