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The '''heptacot comma''' is a [[5-limit]] [[small comma]] measuring roughly 10 [[cent|cents]]. Tempering it out gives the [[rank-2]] [[heptacot|heptacot temperament]], which divides the perfect fifth into 7 equal parts. Notable [[EDO|EDOs]] that supports this temperament include [[12edo|12]] and [[311edo|311]]. | The '''heptacot comma''' is a [[5-limit]] [[small comma]] measuring roughly 10 [[cent|cents]]. Tempering it out gives the [[Rank-2 temperament|rank-2]] [[heptacot|heptacot temperament]], which divides the perfect fifth into 7 equal parts. Notable [[EDO|EDOs]] that supports this temperament include [[12edo|12]] and [[311edo|311]]. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
This comma was discovered and named in 2024 by [[User:Tristanbay|Tristan Bay]]. The name comes from the fact that the associated temperament divides the perfect fifth into 7 equal parts, as mentioned above. | This comma was discovered and named in 2024 by [[User:Tristanbay|Tristan Bay]]. The name comes from the fact that the associated temperament divides the perfect fifth into 7 equal parts, as mentioned above. | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 27 April 2024
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The heptacot comma is a 5-limit small comma measuring roughly 10 cents. Tempering it out gives the rank-2 heptacot temperament, which divides the perfect fifth into 7 equal parts. Notable EDOs that supports this temperament include 12 and 311.
Etymology
This comma was discovered and named in 2024 by Tristan Bay. The name comes from the fact that the associated temperament divides the perfect fifth into 7 equal parts, as mentioned above.