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* In [[Functional Just System]], it is a diatonic semitone, separated by [[4131/4096]] from the [[256/243|Pythagorean minor second (256/243)]]. It is also called the '''minor diatonic semitone''', which contrasts the [[5-limit]] major diatonic semitone of [[16/15]] by [[256/255]], about 6.8¢. | * In [[Functional Just System]], it is a diatonic semitone, separated by [[4131/4096]] from the [[256/243|Pythagorean minor second (256/243)]]. It is also called the '''minor diatonic semitone''', which contrasts the [[5-limit]] major diatonic semitone of [[16/15]] by [[256/255]], about 6.8¢. | ||
* In [[Helmholtz-Ellis notation]], it is a chromatic semitone, separated by [[2187/2176]] from the [[2187/2048|Pythagorean | * In [[Helmholtz-Ellis notation]], it is a chromatic semitone, separated by [[2187/2176]] from the [[2187/2048|Pythagorean augmented unison (2187/2048)]]. | ||
The term ''large septendecimal semitone'' omits the diatonic/chromatic part and only describes its melodic property i.e. the size. It is said in contrast to the small septendecimal semitone of 18/17. | The term ''large septendecimal semitone'' omits the diatonic/chromatic part and only describes its melodic property i.e. the size. It is said in contrast to the small septendecimal semitone of 18/17. | ||