Definitions of tuning terms
© 1998 by Joseph L. Monzo
All definitions by Joe Monzo unless otherwise cited
alpha
First letter of the Greek alphabet, with
the following current musical uses:
1.
2.
[from Joe Monzo, JustMusic: A New Harmony]
A scale devised by Wendy Carlos which does not
have "octaves", because
of its equal "step size" of _____ cents.
An additional letter-name used in Erv Wilson's notations,
signifying a note near "A", but with a separate function
in whatever particular scale the notation is describing.