The names of the five tones are Gong (gōng), Shang (shāng), Jiao (jué), Zheng (zhǐ), and Yu (yǔ).

1. Gong (gōng)

Gong sound is located in the first phoneme of the scale and is also the basic sound of the scale. It is usually the starting note of a scale, providing stability and guidance. The position of Gongyin in the scale is similar to the Do sound in Western music.

2. Shang (shāng)

The Shang sound is located in the second phoneme of the scale and has a higher range. Compared with Gongyin, Shangyin has obvious interval changes, showing cheerful and bright characteristics.

3. Jué (jué)

The jué sound is located in the third phoneme of the scale and has a slightly lower range. The horn sound has a larger interval, a strong sense of change and tension, and is often used to express passionate and fighting emotions.

4. Zheng (zhǐ)

Zhengyin is located in the fourth phoneme of the scale, and its range gradually increases. Zhengyin is relatively stable and closely related to Gongyin, and is often used for return and termination notes.

5. Yu (yǔ)

The Yu sound is located in the fifth phonetic position of the scale and has a higher range. The feather interval is relatively small and is often used in the climax and high-pitched parts of music, showing lightness and elegance.

Application of pentatonic tones in music:

1. Pentatonic mode: Gong, Shang, Jiao, Zheng and Yu constitute the pentatonic mode of traditional Chinese music. Different musical works can use different pentatonic modes to give the music different emotions and atmospheres.

2. Melody construction: The five tones can form a melody according to their interval relationship. Through their combination and arrangement, music of various styles and emotions can be created.

3. Rhythm infection: The use of repetition, jump, and change of five tones in music can give the music different rhythmic infection and dynamics, making the music more dynamic.

4. Emotional expression: Different five-note scales can express different emotions in music. For example, the intervals of Gong Shangzheng can express cheerful and joyful emotions, while the intervals of Jiao Zhengyu are easier to express. Passionate, uplifting emotions.

5. Inheritance of music culture: As the basic component of ancient Chinese music, the five tones are not only preserved in music performances, but also have influenced various fields such as opera, dance, and folk music, and have become an important part of Chinese music culture. important component.