Definitions of tuning terms

© 1998 by Joseph L. Monzo

All definitions by Joe Monzo unless otherwise cited


otonality


    a tonality expressed by the over numbers [numerators] of ratios having a Numerary Nexus [in the denominators] -- in current musical theory, "major" tonality.

    See also utonality, tonality

    [from Partch 1974, Genesis of a Music, 2nd ed., Da Capo Press, New York, p. 72]


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