Xenharmonic Wiki:Notability guidelines - Revision history

FloraC: Exemption clause

2026-06-10T18:47:43Z

Exemption clause

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	These guidelines define what content is considered appropriate for inclusion in the Xenharmonic Wiki's main space. Unlike {{w\|Wikipedia:Notability\|Wikipedia}}, we embrace original research and novel ideas while maintaining standards that ensure all content provides value to the xenharmonic community.		These guidelines define what content is considered appropriate for inclusion in the Xenharmonic Wiki's main space. Unlike {{w\|Wikipedia: Notability\|Wikipedia}}, we embrace original research and novel ideas while maintaining standards that ensure all content provides value to the xenharmonic community.

	These are ''guidelines'', not strict rules. They should be followed in spirit, not literally. They may be updated based on community feedback.		These are ''guidelines'', not strict rules. They should be followed in spirit, not literally. They are generally not meant to be applied retroactively. They may be updated based on community feedback.

	== General principles ==		== General principles ==

Fredg999: Move "Original research" sections from Xenharmonic Wiki:Conventions

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Move "Original research" sections from Xenharmonic Wiki:Conventions

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 === Relocation vs. deletion ===
 Content that shows potential but does not meet main space notability may be moved to user space. Content that is incoherent or is completely unrelated to xenharmonic music should be deleted rather than relocated. Entries consisting solely of automatically generated content (e.g. interval tables, infoboxes) without context or explanation can be deleted without relocation.
 == See also ==

FloraC: Style. Update on the deprecation of Template: Niche

2025-08-13T14:24:13Z

Style. Update on the deprecation of Template: Niche

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	These guidelines define what content is considered appropriate for inclusion in the Xenharmonic Wiki's main space.		These guidelines define what content is considered appropriate for inclusion in the Xenharmonic Wiki's main space. Unlike {{w\|Wikipedia:Notability\|Wikipedia}}, we embrace original research and novel ideas while maintaining standards that ensure all content provides value to the xenharmonic community.
	Unlike {{w\|Wikipedia:Notability\|Wikipedia}}, we embrace original research and novel ideas while maintaining standards that ensure all content provides value to the xenharmonic community.

	These are ''guidelines'', not strict rules.		These are ''guidelines'', not strict rules. They should be followed in spirit, not literally. They may be updated based on community feedback.
	They should be followed in spirit, not literally.
	They may be updated based on community feedback.

	== General principles ==		== General principles ==
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	== Notability ==		== Notability ==
	A page meets our notability threshold if it satisfies ''at least one'' of these criteria:		A page meets our notability threshold if it satisfies ''at least one'' of these criteria:

	* '''Verifiable content''': Relevant content that can ''potentially'' be verified through citations is automatically notable.		* '''Verifiable content''': Relevant content that can ''potentially'' be verified through citations is automatically notable.
	* '''Documented usage''': Content with documented use in musical traditions or by noted composers/theorists.		* '''Documented usage''': Content with documented use in musical traditions or by noted composers/theorists.
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	== Generally not notable ==		== Generally not notable ==
	The following types of content generally fail to meet our notability threshold:		The following types of content generally fail to meet our notability threshold:

	* '''Arbitrary numbers''': Isolated intervals or commas without demonstrated context or purpose.		* '''Arbitrary numbers''': Isolated intervals or commas without demonstrated context or purpose.
	* '''High complexity''': Temperaments of high complexity or ~~EDOs~~ with extremely high divisions (e.g. 31132edo), unless accompanied by a clear explanation of its utility or theoretical significance. This also includes temperaments and commas in impractical subgroups (e.g. 2.43.83).		* '''High complexity''': Temperaments of high complexity or edos with extremely high divisions (e.g. 31132edo), unless accompanied by a clear explanation of its utility or theoretical significance. This also includes temperaments and commas in impractical subgroups (e.g. 2.43.83).
	* '''Technical data without context''': Interval tables, temperaments, commas, or other technical data without accompanying musical explanation. ''This is the most serious issue that pages need to avoid.''		* '''Technical data without context''': Interval tables, temperaments, commas, or other technical data without accompanying musical explanation. ''This is the most serious issue that pages need to avoid.''

	Non-notable topics with closely related notable articles can often be merged into those pages. We strongly recommend marking articles on non-notable topics with {{tlx\|novelty}}~~, {{tlx\|niche}},~~ or {{tlx\|mathematical interest}}, as appropriate.		Non-notable topics with closely related notable articles can often be merged into those pages. We strongly recommend marking articles on non-notable topics with {{tlx\|novelty}} or {{tlx\|mathematical interest}}, as appropriate.

	== Improving borderline entries ==		== Improving borderline entries ==
	Entries that ~~don't~~ initially meet notability standards can be improved by:		Entries that do not initially meet notability standards can be improved by:

	* Explaining how the concept solves specific problems		* Explaining how the concept solves specific problems
	* Describing the system's unique harmonic, melodic or timbral characteristics		* Describing the system's unique harmonic, melodic or timbral characteristics
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	The Xenharmonic Wiki maintains two distinct content areas.		The Xenharmonic Wiki maintains two distinct content areas.

	'''Main space''' pages are pages without any prefix. For example: "Major scale".		'''Main space''' pages are pages without any prefix. For example: <code>Major scale</code>. Main space pages are subject to all notability guidelines in this document. They should represent content broadly accepted by the community.
	Main space pages are subject to all notability guidelines in this document.
	They should represent content broadly accepted by the community.

	[[Help:User pages\|'''User space''']] pages are pages titled "User:YourUsername/Topic". For example "User:JohnDoe/Major scale".		[[Help: User pages\|'''User space''']] pages are pages titled <code>User:YourUsername/Topic</code>. For example <code>User:JohnDoe/Major scale</code>. User pages are not subject to the same notability guidelines as main space, but user space content should still be related to xenharmonic theory or practice. User pages should be coherent and free from spam, vandalism, or completely unrelated material. User pages can "graduate" from user space to main space if they become accepted within the xenharmonic community.
	User pages are not subject to the same notability guidelines as main space, but user space content should still be related to xenharmonic theory or practice.
	User pages should be coherent and free from spam, vandalism, or completely unrelated material.
	User pages can "graduate" from user space to main space if they become accepted within the xenharmonic community.

	User pages are appropriate for:		User pages are appropriate for:
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	* Essays and opinion pieces		* Essays and opinion pieces
	* Experimental systems still under development		* Experimental systems still under development
	* Content that shows potential but ~~doesn't~~ yet meet main space standards		* Content that shows potential but does not yet meet main space standards
	* Drafts or work-in-progress content		* Drafts or work-in-progress content

	=== Relocation vs. deletion ===		=== Relocation vs. deletion ===
	Content that shows potential but ~~doesn't~~ meet main space notability may be moved to user space.		Content that shows potential but does not meet main space notability may be moved to user space. Content that is incoherent or is completely unrelated to xenharmonic music should be deleted rather than relocated. Entries consisting solely of automatically generated content (e.g. interval tables, infoboxes) without context or explanation can be deleted without relocation.
	Content that is incoherent or is completely unrelated to xenharmonic music should be deleted rather than relocated.
	Entries consisting solely of automatically generated content (e.g. interval tables, infoboxes) without context or explanation can be deleted without relocation.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Xenharmonic Wiki:Five pillars]]		* [[Xenharmonic Wiki: Five pillars]]
	* [[Xenharmonic Wiki:Conventions]]		* [[Xenharmonic Wiki: Conventions]]

	[[Category:Xenharmonic Wiki guidelines]]		[[Category:Xenharmonic Wiki guidelines]]

Fredg999: Categories

2025-07-18T05:36:17Z

Sintel: /* Notability */ grammar

2025-05-09T20:35:45Z

Notability: grammar

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	* '''Documented usage''': Content with documented use in musical traditions or by noted composers/theorists.		* '''Documented usage''': Content with documented use in musical traditions or by noted composers/theorists.
	* '''Practical application''': Systems, scales, etc. that have been implemented in compositions, instruments, or software.		* '''Practical application''': Systems, scales, etc. that have been implemented in compositions, instruments, or software.
	* '''Theoretical value''': Theoretical systems that ~~solves~~ specific problems, or ~~demonstrates~~ a clear theoretical or conceptual benefit.		* '''Theoretical value''': Theoretical systems that solve specific problems, or demonstrate a clear theoretical or conceptual benefit.
	* '''Historical relevance''': Tuning systems or intervals with documented historical use, even if impractical.		* '''Historical relevance''': Tuning systems or intervals with documented historical use, even if impractical.
	* '''Community content''': Systems or concepts that have gained recognition within the xenharmonic community.		* '''Community content''': Systems or concepts that have gained recognition within the xenharmonic community.

Fredg999: Remove WIP message boxes, add a few links, categories

2025-05-09T20:04:16Z

Remove WIP message boxes, add a few links, categories

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	~~{{Todo\|inline=1\|discuss\|text=This page is not currently Xenharmonic Wiki policy, it is a draft proposal.}}~~
	~~{{Editable user page}}~~

	These guidelines define what content is considered appropriate for inclusion in the Xenharmonic Wiki's main space.		These guidelines define what content is considered appropriate for inclusion in the Xenharmonic Wiki's main space.
	Unlike Wikipedia, we embrace original research and novel ideas while maintaining standards that ensure all content provides value to the xenharmonic community.		Unlike {{w\|Wikipedia:Notability\|Wikipedia}}, we embrace original research and novel ideas while maintaining standards that ensure all content provides value to the xenharmonic community.

	These are ''guidelines'', not strict rules.		These are ''guidelines'', not strict rules.
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	They should represent content broadly accepted by the community.		They should represent content broadly accepted by the community.

	'''User space''' pages are pages titled "User:YourUsername/Topic". For example "User:JohnDoe/Major scale".		[[Help:User pages\|'''User space''']] pages are pages titled "User:YourUsername/Topic". For example "User:JohnDoe/Major scale".
	User pages are not subject to the same notability guidelines as main space, but user space content should still be related to xenharmonic theory or practice.		User pages are not subject to the same notability guidelines as main space, but user space content should still be related to xenharmonic theory or practice.
	User pages should be coherent and free from spam, vandalism, or completely unrelated material.		User pages should be coherent and free from spam, vandalism, or completely unrelated material.
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	* [[Xenharmonic Wiki:Five pillars]]		* [[Xenharmonic Wiki:Five pillars]]
	* [[Xenharmonic Wiki:Conventions]]		* [[Xenharmonic Wiki:Conventions]]

			[[Category:Xenharmonic Wiki]]

Fredg999: Fredg999 moved page User:Sintel/Notability guidelines to Xenharmonic Wiki:Notability guidelines: Ready for project namespace

2025-05-09T20:03:06Z

Fredg999 moved page User:Sintel/Notability guidelines to Xenharmonic Wiki:Notability guidelines: Ready for project namespace

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BudjarnLambeth: /* Generally not notable */ remove minor variations (see talk page)

2025-05-09T10:31:34Z

Generally not notable: remove minor variations (see talk page)

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	* '''Arbitrary numbers''': Isolated intervals or commas without demonstrated context or purpose.		* '''Arbitrary numbers''': Isolated intervals or commas without demonstrated context or purpose.
	* '''High complexity''': Temperaments of high complexity or EDOs with extremely high divisions (e.g. 31132edo), unless accompanied by a clear explanation of its utility or theoretical significance. This also includes temperaments and commas in impractical subgroups (e.g. 2.43.83).		* '''High complexity''': Temperaments of high complexity or EDOs with extremely high divisions (e.g. 31132edo), unless accompanied by a clear explanation of its utility or theoretical significance. This also includes temperaments and commas in impractical subgroups (e.g. 2.43.83).
	* '''Minor variations''': Systems that differ only trivially from existing systems. For example, a meantone tuning with a fifth very close to quarter-comma meantone should not get its own page. It can be added to the existing tunings on the meantone page.
	** ''This guideline does not apply to nearby equal divisions of ''simple'' intervals (e.g. 12ed2/1, 19ed3/1, and 7ed3/2), because those pages are still useful for navigating between neighbouring ETs using their infobox.''
	* '''Technical data without context''': Interval tables, temperaments, commas, or other technical data without accompanying musical explanation. ''This is the most serious issue that pages need to avoid.''		* '''Technical data without context''': Interval tables, temperaments, commas, or other technical data without accompanying musical explanation. ''This is the most serious issue that pages need to avoid.''

BudjarnLambeth: /* Generally not notable */ Added a line

2025-05-08T23:38:49Z

Generally not notable: Added a line

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	* '''Arbitrary numbers''': Isolated intervals or commas without demonstrated context or purpose.		* '''Arbitrary numbers''': Isolated intervals or commas without demonstrated context or purpose.
	* '''High complexity''': Temperaments of high complexity or EDOs with extremely high divisions (e.g. 31132edo), unless accompanied by a clear explanation of its utility or theoretical significance. This also includes temperaments and commas in impractical subgroups (e.g. 2.43.83).		* '''High complexity''': Temperaments of high complexity or EDOs with extremely high divisions (e.g. 31132edo), unless accompanied by a clear explanation of its utility or theoretical significance. This also includes temperaments and commas in impractical subgroups (e.g. 2.43.83).
	* '''Minor variations''': Systems that differ only trivially from existing systems. For example, a meantone tuning with a fifth very close to quarter-comma meantone should not get its own page. It can be added to the existing tunings on the meantone page.		* '''Minor variations''': Systems that differ only trivially from existing systems. For example, a meantone tuning with a fifth very close to quarter-comma meantone should not get its own page. It can be added to the existing tunings on the meantone page.
			** ''This guideline does not apply to nearby equal divisions of ''simple'' intervals (e.g. 12ed2/1, 19ed3/1, and 7ed3/2), because those pages are still useful for navigating between neighbouring ETs using their infobox.''
	* '''Technical data without context''': Interval tables, temperaments, commas, or other technical data without accompanying musical explanation. ''This is the most serious issue that pages need to avoid.''		* '''Technical data without context''': Interval tables, temperaments, commas, or other technical data without accompanying musical explanation. ''This is the most serious issue that pages need to avoid.''

BudjarnLambeth: /* Generally not notable */ Reword the sentence added by ArrHead to make the intent clearer

2025-05-08T23:29:19Z

Generally not notable: Reword the sentence added by ArrHead to make the intent clearer

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	* '''High complexity''': Temperaments of high complexity or EDOs with extremely high divisions (e.g. 31132edo), unless accompanied by a clear explanation of its utility or theoretical significance. This also includes temperaments and commas in impractical subgroups (e.g. 2.43.83).		* '''High complexity''': Temperaments of high complexity or EDOs with extremely high divisions (e.g. 31132edo), unless accompanied by a clear explanation of its utility or theoretical significance. This also includes temperaments and commas in impractical subgroups (e.g. 2.43.83).
	* '''Minor variations''': Systems that differ only trivially from existing systems. For example, a meantone tuning with a fifth very close to quarter-comma meantone should not get its own page. It can be added to the existing tunings on the meantone page.		* '''Minor variations''': Systems that differ only trivially from existing systems. For example, a meantone tuning with a fifth very close to quarter-comma meantone should not get its own page. It can be added to the existing tunings on the meantone page.
	* '''Technical data without context''': Interval tables, temperaments, commas, or other technical data without accompanying musical explanation. ''This ~~should generally be avoided whenever possible~~.''		* '''Technical data without context''': Interval tables, temperaments, commas, or other technical data without accompanying musical explanation. ''This is the most serious issue that pages need to avoid.''

	Non-notable topics with closely related notable articles can often be merged into those pages. We strongly recommend marking articles on non-notable topics with {{tlx\|novelty}}, {{tlx\|niche}}, or {{tlx\|mathematical interest}}, as appropriate.		Non-notable topics with closely related notable articles can often be merged into those pages. We strongly recommend marking articles on non-notable topics with {{tlx\|novelty}}, {{tlx\|niche}}, or {{tlx\|mathematical interest}}, as appropriate.

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	* [[Xenharmonic Wiki:Conventions]]		* [[Xenharmonic Wiki:Conventions]]

	[[Category:Xenharmonic Wiki]]		[[Category:Xenharmonic Wiki guidelines]]