Definitions of tuning terms

© 1998 by Joseph L. Monzo

All definitions by Joe Monzo unless otherwise cited


delta


    Fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, used as an additional letter-name in Erv Wilson's notations, signifying a note near "D", but with a musical function which is separate from "D", in whatever particular scale the notation is describing.

    [from Joe Monzo, JustMusic: A New Harmony]


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