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The '''unicorn comma''' ([[ratio]]: 1594323/1562500, {{monzo|legend=1| -2 13 -8 }}), is a [[medium comma|medium]] [[5-limit]] [[comma]] measuring about 34.9 [[cent]]s. Named by [[Paul Erlich]] in 2002, it is the amount by which five [[10/9|minor whole tones (10/9)]] fall short of three [[6/5|classic minor thirds (6/5)]]. | |||
It factors into simpler commas as (81/80)⋅(78732/78125), a [[syntonic comma]] and a [[sensipent comma]]. | |||
== Temperament == | == Temperament == | ||
Tempering out this comma leads to the [[unicorn family]] of temperaments. | [[Tempering out]] this comma in the 5-limit leads to the [[unicorn]] temperament. | ||
See [[Unicorn family]] for the [[family of temperaments]] where it is tempered out. | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Syntonic–kleismic equivalence continuum]] | |||
[[Category:Unicorn]] | [[Category:Unicorn]] | ||
[[Category:Commas with unknown etymology]] | |||
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The unicorn comma (ratio: 1594323/1562500, monzo: [-2 13 -8⟩), is a medium 5-limit comma measuring about 34.9 cents. Named by Paul Erlich in 2002, it is the amount by which five minor whole tones (10/9) fall short of three classic minor thirds (6/5).
It factors into simpler commas as (81/80)⋅(78732/78125), a syntonic comma and a sensipent comma.
Temperament
Tempering out this comma in the 5-limit leads to the unicorn temperament.
See Unicorn family for the family of temperaments where it is tempered out.