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An '''APS''', or '''arithmetic pitch sequence''', is a kind of [[Arithmetic tunings|arithmetic]] and [[Harmonotonic tunings|harmonotonic]] tuning.
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An '''APS''', or '''arithmetic pitch sequence''', is a kind of [[Arithmetic tunings|arithmetic]] and [[Harmonotonic tunings|harmonotonic]] [[tuning]]. It can also be called an '''equal multiplication'''.


== Specification ==
== Specification ==


Its full specification is (n-)APSp: (n pitches of an) arithmetic pitch sequence adding by irrational interval p. The n is optional. If not provided, the sequence is open-ended.  
Its full specification is (''n''-)APS-''p'': (''n'' pitches of an) arithmetic pitch sequence adding by interval ''p''.  
 
'''Note''':
* The ''n'' is optional. If not provided, the sequence is open-ended.
* The ''p'' can be dimensionless, in which case it refers to an interval by its [[frequency ratio]]. It can also take a unit proportional to [[octave]]s, in which case it refers to an interval by its pitch relation.  


== Formula ==
== Formula ==


The pitch of the kth step of an APSp is quite simply k⋅p.
The pitch of ''k'' steps of APS-''p'' is quite simply ''k''⋅''p'' for a pitch (log-frequency) quantity ''p''.


== Relationship to other tunings ==
== Relationship to other tunings ==


=== Vs. rank-1 temperaments & equal multiplications ===
=== Vs. rank-1 temperaments ===


An APSp is equivalent to a [[Tour_of_Regular_Temperaments#Equal_temperaments_.28Rank-1_temperaments.29|rank-1 temperament]] with generator p. It is also equivalent to an [[Equal-step_tuning#Equal_multiplications|equal multiplication]] of p.
By applying a [[mapping]], APS-''p'' becomes an [[equal temperament]] with generator ''p''.  


=== Vs. EPD ===
=== Vs. EPD ===


If specified, an APS will be equivalent to some [[EPD|EPD, or equal pitch division]]. Specifically, n-EPDx = n-APS(x/n), for example 12-EPD1200¢ = 12-APS(1200¢/12=100¢).
If the ''n'' is not specified, an APS will be equivalent to an [[EPD|equal pitch division (EPD)]]. Specifically, ''n''-EPD-''p'' = APS(''p''/''n'') for a pitch quantity ''p''. For example, 12-EPD1200¢ = APS(1200¢/12) = APS100¢.


=== Vs. AS ===
=== Vs. AS ===


The only difference between an APS and an [[AS|AS (ambitonal sequence)]] is that the p for an APS is irrational.
The only difference between an APS and an [[AS|AS (ambitonal sequence)]] is that the ''p'' for an AS must be rational.


== Examples ==
== Examples ==


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+example:  APS⁴√2 ≈ APS1.189 = 4-EDO = rank-1 temperament w/ generator 300¢ = equal multiplication of 300¢
|+Example:  APS⁴√2 ≈ APS1.189 = 4-EDO = rank-1 temperament w/ generator 300¢ = equal multiplication of 300¢
|-
|-
! quantity
! Quantity
! (0)
! (0)
! 1
! 1
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! 4
! 4
|-
|-
! frequency (f)
! frequency (''f'', ratio)
|(1)
| (1)
|1.19
| 1.19
|1.41
| 1.41
|1.68
| 1.68
|2
| 2
|-
|-
! pitch (log₂f)
! length (1/''f'', ratio)
|(2⁰⸍⁴)
| (0/4)
|2¹⸍⁴
| 1/4
|2²⸍⁴
| 2/4
|2³⸍⁴
| 3/4
|2⁴⸍⁴
| 4/4
|-
|-
! length (1/f)
! Length (1/''f'')
|(1)
| (1)
|0.84
| 0.84
|0.71
| 0.71
|0.59
| 0.59
|0.5
| 0.5
|}
|}
== List of notable APSs ==
{{See also| AS #List of ASs }}
* APS35.099¢, tuning of [[Carlos Gamma]]
* APS63.833¢, tuning of [[Carlos Beta]]
* [[1ed69c|APS69¢]]
* APS77.965¢, tuning of [[Carlos Alpha]]
* [[1ed86.4c|APS86.4¢]]
* [[88cET|APS88¢]]
* [[1ed97.5c|APS97.5¢]]
* [[1ed125c|APS125¢]]
For a more complete list, see [[Gallery of arithmetic pitch sequences]]. But do note that the gallery includes many obscure tunings that are of less importance to most xenharmonicists compared to the more curated selection listed above.


[[Category:Equal-step tuning‏‎]]
[[Category:Equal-step tuning‏‎]]
[[Category:Equal divisions of the octave‏‎ ]]
[[Category:Xenharmonic series]]