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A '''Mersenne comma''' is a [[comma]] of the form <math>\frac{2^n}{2^n-1}</math>. | A '''Mersenne comma''' is a [[comma]] of the form <math>\frac{2^n}{2^n-1}</math>. As such, they are also by definition [[octave-reduced]] [[subharmonic]]s. | ||
Mersenne prime commas equate a specific prime harmonic with the octave, so they are generally not of interest to EDO theory, with the possible exception of certain equal divisions of a compressed octave. | Mersenne prime commas equate a specific prime harmonic with the octave, so they are generally not of interest to EDO theory, with the possible exception of certain equal divisions of a compressed octave. | ||