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'''Hypopent''' or hypopental edo is an [[equal division of the octave]] which has a [[3/2|just fifth]] that is less than a [[81/80|syntonic comma]] flat. It is juxtaposed by [[hyperpent]] or hyperpental edo tuning systems. | '''Hypopent''' or hypopental edo is an [[equal division of the octave]] which has a [[3/2|just fifth]] that is less than a [[81/80|syntonic comma]] flat. It is juxtaposed by [[hyperpent]] or hyperpental edo tuning systems. | ||
== Background | == Background == | ||
"Hypo-" is the Greek prefix for low or below and "pent" is Greek for five. The term is loosely associated with "[[meantone]]," but specifically refers to equal division of the octave that result in any fifth tempered flat. | "Hypo-" is the Greek prefix for low or below and "pent" is Greek for five. The term is loosely associated with "[[meantone]]," but specifically refers to equal division of the octave that result in any fifth tempered flat. | ||