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'''Comma''' is typically a small interval that, in a temperament, defines the logarithmic difference (division) between two other intervals which are assigned to the same approximate interval. For example: in meantone temperament, the [[syntonic comma]], 81/80, is result of dividing four justly tuned perfect fifths (3/2)<sup>4</sup> and two octaves plus a justly tuned major third 4/1 × 5/4. | '''Comma''' is typically a small interval that, in a [[temperament]], defines the logarithmic difference (division) between two other intervals which are assigned to the same approximate interval. For example: in meantone temperament, the [[syntonic comma]], 81/80, is result of dividing four justly tuned perfect fifths (3/2)<sup>4</sup> and two octaves plus a justly tuned major third 4/1 × 5/4. | ||
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Revision as of 00:56, 13 December 2025
Comma is typically a small interval that, in a temperament, defines the logarithmic difference (division) between two other intervals which are assigned to the same approximate interval. For example: in meantone temperament, the syntonic comma, 81/80, is result of dividing four justly tuned perfect fifths (3/2)4 and two octaves plus a justly tuned major third 4/1 × 5/4.
