Definitions of tuning terms

© 1998 by Joseph L. Monzo

All definitions by Joe Monzo unless otherwise cited


Subharmonic


    The Subharmonic series is the inverse of the Harmonic series and consists of integral submultiples of a number taken as unity.

    The Harmonic mean between two tones lies in a subharmonic series with them.

    When applied to chords, it indicates that the chords are sections of a subharmonic series.

    [from John Chalmers, Divisions of the Tetrachord]


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