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{{Infobox Interval
{{Infobox Interval
| Icon =
| Name = septimal major seventh, supermajor seventh
| Ratio = 27/14
| Monzo = -1 3 0 -1
| Cents = 1137.0391
| Name = septimal major seventh, <br>supermajor seventh
| Color name = r7, ru 7th
| Color name = r7, ru 7th
| FJS name = M7<sub>7</sub>
| Sound = jid_27_14_pluck_adu_dr220.mp3
| Sound = jid_27_14_pluck_adu_dr220.mp3
}}
}}


In [[7-limit]] [[just intonation]], '''27/14''' is the '''septimal major seventh''' or '''supermajor seventh'''. At about 1137 cents, it sounds much more tense than its classic counterpart [[15/8]] and thus provides the function of a strong leading tone added to the traditional harmony.  
In [[7-limit]] [[just intonation]], '''27/14''' is the '''septimal (super)major seventh'''. At about 1137 cents, it sounds much more tense than its classic counterpart [[15/8]] and thus provides the function of a strong leading tone added to the traditional harmony.  


It is very accurately approximated by [[19edo]] (18\19), and hence the [[enneadecal]] temperament.  
It is very accurately approximated by [[19edo]] (18\19), and hence the [[enneadecal]] temperament.  
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== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[28/27]] – its [[octave complement]]
* [[28/27]] – its [[octave complement]]
* [[Gallery of Just Intervals]]
* [[14/9]] – its [[twelfth complement]]
* [[Gallery of just intervals]]


[[Category:7-limit]]
[[Category:Interval]]
[[Category:Ratio]]
[[Category:Seventh]]
[[Category:Seventh]]
[[Category:Supermajor seventh]]
[[Category:Supermajor seventh]]