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In geometry, a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convex_set|convex set]] is a set of points such that for any two points in the set, the line segment connecting the points is also in the set. The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convex_hull|convex hull]] of a set of points is the minimal convex set containing the given set, or in other words the intersection of all convex sets containing the set. A [[ | In geometry, a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convex_set|convex set]] is a set of points such that for any two points in the set, the line segment connecting the points is also in the set. The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convex_hull|convex hull]] of a set of points is the minimal convex set containing the given set, or in other words the intersection of all convex sets containing the set. A [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integer_points_in_convex_polyhedra|Z-polytope]] is a set of points with integer coordinates, such that every point with integer coordinates in its convex hull is already contained in the Z-polytope. A Z-polygon is a two-dimensional Z-polytope, or 2-polytope. | ||
If a [[Regular Temperaments|regular temperament]] of rank r+1 has no elements which are fractions of the octave, one of the generators can be taken as "2", and the octave-equivalent pitch classes form a free abelian group of rank r, which can be written as an [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuple|r-tuple]] of integers [a1 a2 ... ar]. A [[periodic scale]] in this regular temperament is then a finite set of such r-tuples, and the minimal Z-polytope containing this set is the convex closure of the scale. If a just intonation tuning is chosen, one where every generator is tuned as a just interval belonging to the p-limit group or subgroup the temperament maps from, then a [[transversal]] is obtained; for any tuning of the temperament, the specific notes can be obtained by mapping from the notes of the transversal. Such a transversal may be called a //Z-polygon transversal//, and in case of a [[planar temperament]], where the Z-polytope lies in a plane, a Z-polygon transversal. | If a [[Regular Temperaments|regular temperament]] of rank r+1 has no elements which are fractions of the octave, one of the generators can be taken as "2", and the octave-equivalent pitch classes form a free abelian group of rank r, which can be written as an [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuple|r-tuple]] of integers [a1 a2 ... ar]. A [[periodic scale]] in this regular temperament is then a finite set of such r-tuples, and the minimal Z-polytope containing this set is the convex closure of the scale. If a just intonation tuning is chosen, one where every generator is tuned as a just interval belonging to the p-limit group or subgroup the temperament maps from, then a [[transversal]] is obtained; for any tuning of the temperament, the specific notes can be obtained by mapping from the notes of the transversal. Such a transversal may be called a //Z-polygon transversal//, and in case of a [[planar temperament]], where the Z-polytope lies in a plane, a Z-polygon transversal. | ||
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In geometry, a <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convex_set" rel="nofollow">convex set</a> is a set of points such that for any two points in the set, the line segment connecting the points is also in the set. The <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convex_hull" rel="nofollow">convex hull</a> of a set of points is the minimal convex set containing the given set, or in other words the intersection of all convex sets containing the set. A <a class=" | In geometry, a <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convex_set" rel="nofollow">convex set</a> is a set of points such that for any two points in the set, the line segment connecting the points is also in the set. The <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convex_hull" rel="nofollow">convex hull</a> of a set of points is the minimal convex set containing the given set, or in other words the intersection of all convex sets containing the set. A <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integer_points_in_convex_polyhedra" rel="nofollow">Z-polytope</a> is a set of points with integer coordinates, such that every point with integer coordinates in its convex hull is already contained in the Z-polytope. A Z-polygon is a two-dimensional Z-polytope, or 2-polytope.<br /> | ||
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If a <a class="wiki_link" href="/Regular%20Temperaments">regular temperament</a> of rank r+1 has no elements which are fractions of the octave, one of the generators can be taken as &quot;2&quot;, and the octave-equivalent pitch classes form a free abelian group of rank r, which can be written as an <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuple" rel="nofollow">r-tuple</a> of integers [a1 a2 ... ar]. A <a class="wiki_link" href="/periodic%20scale">periodic scale</a> in this regular temperament is then a finite set of such r-tuples, and the minimal Z-polytope containing this set is the convex closure of the scale. If a just intonation tuning is chosen, one where every generator is tuned as a just interval belonging to the p-limit group or subgroup the temperament maps from, then a <a class="wiki_link" href="/transversal">transversal</a> is obtained; for any tuning of the temperament, the specific notes can be obtained by mapping from the notes of the transversal. Such a transversal may be called a <em>Z-polygon transversal</em>, and in case of a <a class="wiki_link" href="/planar%20temperament">planar temperament</a>, where the Z-polytope lies in a plane, a Z-polygon transversal. <br /> | If a <a class="wiki_link" href="/Regular%20Temperaments">regular temperament</a> of rank r+1 has no elements which are fractions of the octave, one of the generators can be taken as &quot;2&quot;, and the octave-equivalent pitch classes form a free abelian group of rank r, which can be written as an <a class="wiki_link_ext" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuple" rel="nofollow">r-tuple</a> of integers [a1 a2 ... ar]. A <a class="wiki_link" href="/periodic%20scale">periodic scale</a> in this regular temperament is then a finite set of such r-tuples, and the minimal Z-polytope containing this set is the convex closure of the scale. If a just intonation tuning is chosen, one where every generator is tuned as a just interval belonging to the p-limit group or subgroup the temperament maps from, then a <a class="wiki_link" href="/transversal">transversal</a> is obtained; for any tuning of the temperament, the specific notes can be obtained by mapping from the notes of the transversal. Such a transversal may be called a <em>Z-polygon transversal</em>, and in case of a <a class="wiki_link" href="/planar%20temperament">planar temperament</a>, where the Z-polytope lies in a plane, a Z-polygon transversal. <br /> |