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In the context of this model, we use 12edo pitches as the reference scale for measuring intonation. To describe intonation precisely (but without reference to concert pitch or absolute frequency), we define | In the context of this model, we use 12edo pitches as the reference scale for measuring intonation. To describe intonation precisely (but without reference to concert pitch or absolute frequency), we define | ||
:''Intonation is the signed interval between...'' | |||
:*''a pitch, generated by a pressed key with a given key descriptor (such as A3, B3, C4, C#4, ...), <br>that rings exactly in tune with 12-tone equal temperament (12edo) and'' | |||
:*''a deviating pitch referenced by the same key descriptor'' | |||
Typically, intonation is a small interval between -50 ¢ and +50 ¢ alhough larger values are allowed. In our model, the common tonic of all modes of the overtone scale has an intonation of 0 ¢ by definition. | Typically, intonation is a small interval between -50 ¢ and +50 ¢ alhough larger values are allowed. In our model, the common tonic of all modes of the overtone scale has an intonation of 0 ¢ by definition. | ||