Definitions of tuning terms

© 1998 by Joseph L. Monzo

All definitions by Joe Monzo unless otherwise cited


apotome


    (Greek: "off-cut", plural: apotomai)

    The Pythagorean chromatic semitone, 2187/2048, 114 cents, the difference between 9/8 and the Leimma or diatonic semitone, 256 /243, 90 cents.


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