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{{ | {{ED intro}} It is notable for being the equal division corresponding to a standard [[MIDI]] piano roll of 128 notes. | ||
== Theory == | == Theory == | ||
The equal temperament [[tempering out|tempers out]] 2109375/2097152 ([[semicomma]]) in the [[5-limit]]; [[245/243]], [[1029/1024]] and [[5120/5103]] in the 7-limit; [[385/384]] and [[441/440]] in the 11-limit. It provides the [[optimal patent val]] for [[7-limit]] [[rodan]], the 41 & 87 temperament, as well as for 7-limit [[fourfives]], the 60 & 68 temperament. | The equal temperament [[tempering out|tempers out]] 2109375/2097152 ([[semicomma]]) in the [[5-limit]]; [[245/243]], [[1029/1024]] and [[5120/5103]] in the 7-limit; [[385/384]] and [[441/440]] in the 11-limit. It provides the [[optimal patent val]] for [[7-limit]] [[rodan]], the {{nowrap|41 & 87}} temperament, as well as for 7-limit [[fourfives]], the {{nowrap|60 & 68}} temperament. | ||
See also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGa66qHzKME 128 notes per octave on Alto Saxophone] (Demo by Philipp Gerschlauer) | See also [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGa66qHzKME 128 notes per octave on Alto Saxophone] (Demo by Philipp Gerschlauer) | ||
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== Regular temperament properties == | == Regular temperament properties == | ||
{| class="wikitable center-all left-5" | {| class="wikitable center-all left-5" | ||
|+ | |+ style="font-size: 105%;" | Table of rank-2 temperaments by generator | ||
! Periods<br>per 8ve | |- | ||
! Periods<br />per 8ve | |||
! Generator* | ! Generator* | ||
! Cents* | ! Cents* | ||
! Associated<br> | ! Associated<br />ratio* | ||
! Temperaments | ! Temperaments | ||
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| 4 | | 4 | ||
| 53\128<br>(11\128) | | 53\128<br />(11\128) | ||
| 496.875<br>(103.125) | | 496.875<br />(103.125) | ||
| 4/3 | | 4/3 | ||
| [[Undim]] (7-limit) | | [[Undim]] (7-limit) | ||
|} | |} | ||
<nowiki>* | <nowiki />* [[Normal lists|Octave-reduced form]], reduced to the first half-octave, and [[Normal lists|minimal form]] in parentheses if distinct | ||
== Scales == | == Scales == |