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* Approximates a complex 5-limit interval formed by stacking a syntonic comma on top of a Pythagorean Major Second, and thus…
* Approximates a complex 5-limit interval formed by stacking a syntonic comma on top of a Pythagorean Major Second, and thus…
:* It can be thought of as a type of second when acting in this capacity
:* It can be thought of as a type of second when acting in this capacity
* Is likely the smallest interval in this system that can be used in chords without causing crowding
* Is the closest approximation of 16edo's Supermajor Second found in this system, and thus…
* Is the closest approximation of 16edo's Supermajor Second found in this system, and thus…
:* Is capable of being used in certain similar melodic and harmonic gestures, albeit with caveats, since such moves on their own don't work the exact same way in this system   
:* Is capable of being used in certain similar melodic and harmonic gestures, albeit with caveats, since such moves on their own don't work the exact same way in this system   
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* Approximates a complex 5-limit interval formed by subtracting a syntonic comma from a Pythagorean Minor Seventh, and thus…
* Approximates a complex 5-limit interval formed by subtracting a syntonic comma from a Pythagorean Minor Seventh, and thus…
:* It can be thought of as a type of seventh when acting in this capacity
:* It can be thought of as a type of seventh when acting in this capacity
* Is likely the largest interval in this system that can be used in chords without causing crowding relative to the octave
* Is the closest approximation of 16edo's Subminor Seventh found in this system, and thus…
* Is the closest approximation of 16edo's Subminor Seventh found in this system, and thus…
:* Is capable of being used in certain similar melodic and harmonic gestures, albeit with caveats, since such moves on their own don't work the exact same way in this system
:* Is capable of being used in certain similar melodic and harmonic gestures, albeit with caveats, since such moves on their own don't work the exact same way in this system