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FloraC: Suggested alternative terms

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Suggested alternative terms

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	'''In regards to intervals or notes:'''		'''In regards to intervals or notes:'''
	* Two intervals or notes an [[enharmonic diesis]] apart, such as the augmented fourth and the diminished fifth, or C♯ and D♭. In [[12edo]], such intervals or notes are tuned to the same size or pitch, so they are '''enharmonically equivalent'''. In any tuning whose [[perfect fifth]] is not the same as 12edo's, enharmonic intervals or notes are distinct.		* Two intervals or notes an [[enharmonic diesis]] apart, such as the augmented fourth and the diminished fifth, or C♯ and D♭. In [[12edo]], such intervals or notes are tuned to the same size or pitch, so they are '''enharmonically equivalent'''. In any tuning whose [[perfect fifth]] is not the same as 12edo's, enharmonic intervals or notes are distinct.
	* By extension, intervals mapped to the same number of steps in any [[temperament\|tempered]] [[tuning system]]. For example, in [[5edo]], E and F are ~~enharmonic~~ since they are both mapped to 480 cents above C~~. This is technically a misnomer due to the ubiquity of 12edo~~.		* By extension, intervals mapped to the same number of steps in any [[temperament\|tempered]] [[tuning system]]. This is technically a misnomer that arose from the ubiquity of 12edo. The clearer term is ''equivalent'' or ''equated''. For example, in [[5edo]], E and F are equivalent/equated since they are both mapped to 480 cents above C.

	'''In regards to scales:'''		'''In regards to scales:'''
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic, subchromatic]] – an in-depth discussion on these concepts		* [[Diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic, subchromatic]] – an in-depth discussion on these concepts
	* [[Enharmonic unison]] – an interval ~~enharmonically equivalent~~ to a [[unison]]		* [[Enharmonic unison]] – an interval equated to a [[unison]]


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ArrowHead294 at 18:41, 20 May 2025

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic, subchromatic]], an in-depth discussion on these concepts		* [[Diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic, subchromatic]] – an in-depth discussion on these concepts
	* [[Enharmonic unison]], an interval enharmonically equivalent to a [[unison]]		* [[Enharmonic unison]] – an interval enharmonically equivalent to a [[unison]]


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FloraC: Moderate this extremely biased writing

2025-05-20T12:55:58Z

Moderate this extremely biased writing

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	~~Two intervals or notes are '''enharmonically equivalent''' or simply~~ '''enharmonic''' if they are mapped to the same number of steps in a tempered tuning system. For example, in 5edo, E and F are enharmonic because they are both mapped to 480 cents above C, and in 12edo, the augmented fourth and diminished fifth are enharmonic because they are both mapped to the semioctave of 600 cents.		The term '''enharmonic''' has several meanings.

	~~Intervals can also be called~~ enharmonic ~~if they are close together but not exactly~~ the ~~same, like~~ the ~~[[Pythagorean~~ diminished ~~fourth]]~~ and [[~~81/64\|Pythagorean major third~~]]~~. This extends~~ to ~~interval regions and categories~~, ~~where interval categories that mostly overlap (like augmented thirds and perfect fourths)~~ are ~~considered "enharmonic"~~. ~~The difference between two intervals that are considered enharmonic is a~~ [[~~comma~~]], ~~which can be tempered out~~ to ~~form a musical~~ [[temperament]]. ~~Alternatively~~, ~~if they are treated as distinct, the small interval may be called a~~ [[~~Diesis (scale theory)\|diesis~~]], ~~though note that~~ both ~~"comma" and "diesis" have other meanings~~.		'''In regards to intervals or notes:'''
			* Two intervals or notes an [[enharmonic diesis]] apart, such as the augmented fourth and the diminished fifth, or C♯ and D♭. In [[12edo]], such intervals or notes are tuned to the same size or pitch, so they are '''enharmonically equivalent'''. In any tuning whose [[perfect fifth]] is not the same as 12edo's, enharmonic intervals or notes are distinct.
			* By extension, intervals mapped to the same number of steps in any [[temperament\|tempered]] [[tuning system]]. For example, in [[5edo]], E and F are enharmonic since they are both mapped to 480 cents above C. This is technically a misnomer due to the ubiquity of 12edo.

	~~Other than this, the term '''enharmonic''' has several meanings.~~		'''In regards to scales:'''

	'''In regards to scales~~, see~~:'''
	* A [[mos scale]] of 17 or 19 notes that is 7a 12b or 5a 12b with unspecified sizes for a and b (descended from 5L 2s such that diatonic enharmonic equivalents become distinct generic interval classes), which can be:		* A [[mos scale]] of 17 or 19 notes that is 7a 12b or 5a 12b with unspecified sizes for a and b (descended from 5L 2s such that diatonic enharmonic equivalents become distinct generic interval classes), which can be:
	** [[7L 12s\|7L 12s (f-enharmonic)]]		** [[7L 12s\|7L 12s (f-enharmonic)]]
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	* The enharmonic genus, a {{w\|genus (music)\|genus}} in ancient Greek music theory containing scales with comma-sized steps		* The enharmonic genus, a {{w\|genus (music)\|genus}} in ancient Greek music theory containing scales with comma-sized steps

	~~'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''~~		== See also ==
	* [[Diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic, subchromatic]], ~~a hierarchy of [[interval class]]es, which explores the concept of enharmonicity from the perspective of the 12~~-~~note chromatic scale~~		* [[Diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic, subchromatic]], an in-depth discussion on these concepts
	* [[Enharmonic diesis]], a diminished second (or an inverse diminished second)
	* [[Enharmonic unison]], an interval enharmonically equivalent to a [[unison]]		* [[Enharmonic unison]], an interval enharmonically equivalent to a [[unison]]


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VectorGraphics at 22:37, 19 May 2025

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	Two intervals or notes are '''enharmonically equivalent''' or simply '''enharmonic''' if they are mapped to the same number of steps in a tempered tuning system. For example, in 5edo, E and F are enharmonic because they are both mapped to 480 cents above C, and in 12edo, the augmented fourth and diminished fifth are enharmonic because they are both mapped to the semioctave of 600 cents.		Two intervals or notes are '''enharmonically equivalent''' or simply '''enharmonic''' if they are mapped to the same number of steps in a tempered tuning system. For example, in 5edo, E and F are enharmonic because they are both mapped to 480 cents above C, and in 12edo, the augmented fourth and diminished fifth are enharmonic because they are both mapped to the semioctave of 600 cents.

	Intervals can also be called enharmonic if they are close together but not exactly the same~~, for example if they are separated by a small comma~~, like the [[Pythagorean diminished fourth]] and [[81/64\|Pythagorean major third]]. This extends to interval regions and categories, where interval categories that mostly overlap (like augmented thirds and perfect fourths) are considered "enharmonic".		Intervals can also be called enharmonic if they are close together but not exactly the same, like the [[Pythagorean diminished fourth]] and [[81/64\|Pythagorean major third]]. This extends to interval regions and categories, where interval categories that mostly overlap (like augmented thirds and perfect fourths) are considered "enharmonic". The difference between two intervals that are considered enharmonic is a [[comma]], which can be tempered out to form a musical [[temperament]]. Alternatively, if they are treated as distinct, the small interval may be called a [[Diesis (scale theory)\|diesis]], though note that both "comma" and "diesis" have other meanings.

	Other than this, the term '''enharmonic''' has several meanings.		Other than this, the term '''enharmonic''' has several meanings.

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	'''In regards to scales, see:'''		'''In regards to scales, see:'''
	* A [[mos scale]] of 17 or 19 notes that is 7a 12b or 5a 12b with unspecified sizes for a and b, which can be:		* A [[mos scale]] of 17 or 19 notes that is 7a 12b or 5a 12b with unspecified sizes for a and b (descended from 5L 2s such that diatonic enharmonic equivalents become distinct generic interval classes), which can be:
	** [[7L 12s\|7L 12s (f-enharmonic)]]		** [[7L 12s\|7L 12s (f-enharmonic)]]
	** [[12L 7s\|12L 7s (m-enharmonic)]]		** [[12L 7s\|12L 7s (m-enharmonic)]]
	** [[12L 5s\|12L 5s (p-enharmonic)]]		** [[12L 5s\|12L 5s (p-enharmonic)]]
	** [[5L 12s\|5L 12s (s-enharmonic)]]		** [[5L 12s\|5L 12s (s-enharmonic)]]
	* The enharmonic genus, a {{w\|genus (music)\|genus}} in ancient Greek music theory		* The enharmonic genus, a {{w\|genus (music)\|genus}} in ancient Greek music theory containing scales with comma-sized steps

	'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''		'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''
	* [[Diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic, subchromatic]], a hierarchy of [[interval class]]es		* [[Diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic, subchromatic]], a hierarchy of [[interval class]]es, which explores the concept of enharmonicity from the perspective of the 12-note chromatic scale
	* [[Enharmonic diesis]], a diminished second (or an inverse diminished second)		* [[Enharmonic diesis]], a diminished second (or an inverse diminished second)
	* [[Enharmonic unison]], an interval enharmonically equivalent to a [[unison]]		* [[Enharmonic unison]], an interval enharmonically equivalent to a [[unison]]

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VectorGraphics at 22:32, 19 May 2025

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	~~The~~ term '''enharmonic''' has several meanings.		Two intervals or notes are '''enharmonically equivalent''' or simply '''enharmonic''' if they are mapped to the same number of steps in a tempered tuning system. For example, in 5edo, E and F are enharmonic because they are both mapped to 480 cents above C, and in 12edo, the augmented fourth and diminished fifth are enharmonic because they are both mapped to the semioctave of 600 cents.

			Intervals can also be called enharmonic if they are close together but not exactly the same, for example if they are separated by a small comma, like the [[Pythagorean diminished fourth]] and [[81/64\|Pythagorean major third]]. This extends to interval regions and categories, where interval categories that mostly overlap (like augmented thirds and perfect fourths) are considered "enharmonic".

			Other than this, the term '''enharmonic''' has several meanings.

	'''In regards to scales, see:'''		'''In regards to scales, see:'''

ArrowHead294 at 14:03, 20 March 2025

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	'''In regards to scales, see:'''		'''In regards to scales, see:'''
	* A [[mos scale]] of 17 or 19 notes that is 7a 12b or 5a 12b with unspecified sizes for a and b, which can be:		* A [[mos scale]] of 17 or 19 notes that is 7a 12b or 5a 12b with unspecified sizes for a and b, which can be:
	** [[7L 12s\|7L 12s (f-enharmonic)]]		** [[7L 12s\|7L 12s (f-enharmonic)]]
	** [[12L 7s\|12L 7s (m-enharmonic)]]		** [[12L 7s\|12L 7s (m-enharmonic)]]
	** [[12L 5s\|12L 5s (p-enharmonic)]]		** [[12L 5s\|12L 5s (p-enharmonic)]]
	** [[5L 12s\|5L 12s (s-enharmonic)]]		** [[5L 12s\|5L 12s (s-enharmonic)]]
	* The enharmonic genus, a {{w\|genus (music)\|genus}} in ancient Greek music theory		* The enharmonic genus, a {{w\|genus (music)\|genus}} in ancient Greek music theory

	'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''		'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''
	* [[Diatonic, ~~Chromatic~~, ~~Enharmonic~~, ~~Subchromatic~~]], a hierarchy of [[interval class]]es		* [[Diatonic, chromatic, enharmonic, subchromatic]], a hierarchy of [[interval class]]es
	* [[Enharmonic diesis]], a diminished second (or an inverse diminished second)		* [[Enharmonic diesis]], a diminished second (or an inverse diminished second)
	* [[Enharmonic unison]], an interval enharmonically equivalent to a [[unison]]		* [[Enharmonic unison]], an interval enharmonically equivalent to a [[unison]]


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Fredg999: Update link for enharmonic equivalence, add descriptions

2024-12-24T15:15:55Z

Update link for enharmonic equivalence, add descriptions

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	'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''		'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''
	* [[Diatonic, Chromatic, Enharmonic, Subchromatic]]		* [[Diatonic, Chromatic, Enharmonic, Subchromatic]], a hierarchy of [[interval class]]es
	* [[Enharmonic diesis]]		* [[Enharmonic diesis]], a diminished second (or an inverse diminished second)
	* [[Enharmonic ~~equivalence~~]]		* [[Enharmonic unison]], an interval enharmonically equivalent to a [[unison]]


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Bcmills at 01:31, 31 August 2024

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	** [[12L 5s\|12L 5s (p-enharmonic)]]		** [[12L 5s\|12L 5s (p-enharmonic)]]
	** [[5L 12s\|5L 12s (s-enharmonic)]]		** [[5L 12s\|5L 12s (s-enharmonic)]]
	* The enharmonic genus, a {{wp\|genus (music)\|genus}} in ancient Greek music theory		* The enharmonic genus, a {{w\|genus (music)\|genus}} in ancient Greek music theory

	'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''		'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''

Bcmills: link to WP for Greek genus

2024-08-31T01:31:13Z

link to WP for Greek genus

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	** [[12L 5s\|12L 5s (p-enharmonic)]]		** [[12L 5s\|12L 5s (p-enharmonic)]]
	** [[5L 12s\|5L 12s (s-enharmonic)]]		** [[5L 12s\|5L 12s (s-enharmonic)]]
	* The enharmonic genus, a [[genus]] in ancient Greek music theory		* The enharmonic genus, a {{wp\|genus (music)\|genus}} in ancient Greek music theory

	'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''		'''In regards to interval classification, see:'''