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'''Semifourth-generated scales''' are scales in tuning systems where two generators of approximately 250 cents in size stack to a perfect fourth, defining a temperament archetype called '''alpha-dicot''' or '''omega-dicot'''{{Adv|, and notated [P8, P4/2] in pergen notation.}} | '''Semifourth-generated scales''' are scales in tuning systems where two generators of approximately 250 cents in size stack to a perfect fourth, defining a temperament archetype called '''alpha-dicot''' or '''omega-dicot'''{{Adv|, and notated [P8, P4/2] in pergen notation.}} | ||
The semifourth-generated scales are characteristically 4L 1s, semiquartal ( | The semifourth-generated scales are characteristically 4L 1s, [[semiquartal]] (5L 4s), and 5L 9s. 4L 1s is structurally significant because it is the [[Equipentatonic|equal trichordal pentatonic]]. | ||
== Intervals and notation == | == Intervals and notation == | ||
Revision as of 22:49, 22 March 2026
Semifourth-generated scales are scales in tuning systems where two generators of approximately 250 cents in size stack to a perfect fourth, defining a temperament archetype called alpha-dicot or omega-dicot, and notated [P8, P4/2] in pergen notation.
The semifourth-generated scales are characteristically 4L 1s, semiquartal (5L 4s), and 5L 9s. 4L 1s is structurally significant because it is the equal trichordal pentatonic.
Intervals and notation
Alpha-dicot notation is complicated as it conventionally requires either the introduction of new "hemi-Pythagorean" ordinals or the use of scales other than the standard diatonic scale. As such, there is no universally accepted convention. An intuitive option, if one that takes getting used to, is to use KISS notation or diamond-mos notation for 5L 4s.
