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'' | As an interval region, a '''comma''' can be used to refer to any interval bigger than 0{{c}}, but smaller than around 30{{c}}. Comma-sized intervals can be used in melody as an {{W|appoggiatura}}, an {{W|acciaccatura}}, or a quick passing tone. Two notes that differ by a comma can be played together for a "shimmer" effect that results from beating between the tones. | ||
Most commonly, commas serve as the separation between two close intervals, such as 9/8 and 8/7. Playing notes a comma apart in succession usually sounds like a "dirty" variation of the same note rather than a distinct melodic step, with the smallest intervals that sounds like a distinct step being around a [[quartertone]] in size. | |||
== Lists of commas by size == | == Lists of commas by size == | ||