👉 Ringingness is a term used in the field of music theory and composition, specifically within the context of music scales. The term refers to the quality or degree of musical tone that is perceived as being "ringing," which can range from a soft and melodic sound to a harsh and piercing note. In music theory, ringingness is measured by the pitch class of the musical scale on which it is based. For example, in the minor scale (C# - Bb), a ringing