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This interval can also be called a kilobyte comma, since it represents the amount by which the binary definition of kilobyte, 1024 bytes, exceeds the nominal definition of "kilo" prefix, 1000.  
This interval can also be called a kilobyte comma, since it represents the amount by which the binary definition of kilobyte, 1024 bytes, exceeds the nominal definition of "kilo" prefix, 1000.  


If the diesis is treated as a musical interval in its own right as opposed to tempering it out, it is approximately a quarter-tone and so can be used to introduce 7-limit and 11-limit harmony into the 5-limit.
If the diesis is treated as a musical interval in its own right as opposed to tempering it out, it is approximately a quarter-tone and so can be used to introduce [[7-limit]] and [[11-limit]] harmony into 5-limit scales.


== See also ==
== See also ==