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== Theory == | == Theory == | ||
The 22edo system is the third equal division, after 12 and 19, which is capable of approximating the [[5-limit]] to within a [[Tenney–Euclidean temperament measures #TE error|Tenney–Euclidean error]] of 4{{c}} per octave. Moreover, there is more to it than just the 5-limit; unlike 12 or 19, it is able to approximate the [[7-limit|7-]] and [[11-limit]] to within 3 cents/oct of error. While [[31edo]] does much better, 22edo still allows the use of these higher-limit harmonies, and in fact 22 is the smallest equal division of the octave to represent the [[11-odd-limit]] [[consistent]]ly. | The 22edo system is the third equal division, after 12 and 19, which is capable of approximating the [[5-limit]] to within a [[Tenney–Euclidean temperament measures #TE error|Tenney–Euclidean error]] of 4{{c}} per octave. Moreover, there is more to it than just the 5-limit; unlike 12 or 19, it is able to approximate the [[7-limit|7-]] and [[11-limit]] to within 3 cents/oct of error. While [[31edo]] does much better, 22edo still allows the use of these higher-limit harmonies, and in fact 22 is the smallest equal division of the octave to represent the [[11-odd-limit]] [[consistent]]ly. | ||
Possibly the most striking characteristic of 22edo to those not used to it is that it does '''not''' temper out [[81/80]] (S9, syntonic), instead mapping it to one step. The net effect is that 22 allows, and to some extent even forces, the exploration of less familiar musical territory, yet is small enough that it can be used in live performances with suitably designed instruments, like 22-tone guitars. | Possibly the most striking characteristic of 22edo to those not used to it is that it does '''not''' temper out [[81/80]] (S9, syntonic), instead mapping it to one step. The net effect is that 22 allows, and to some extent even forces, the exploration of less familiar musical territory, yet is small enough that it can be used in live performances with suitably designed instruments, like 22-tone guitars. | ||
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=== Temperaments === | === Temperaments === | ||
==== Observance of 81/80 ==== | ==== Observance of 81/80 ==== | ||
22edo, unlike 12 and 19, is not a system of [[meantone]] temperament, and as such it distinguishes a number of [[3-limit]] and [[5-limit]] intervals that meantone tunings (most notably [[12edo]], [[19edo]], 31edo, and 43edo) do not distinguish, such as the two whole tones of 9/8 and 10/9. Indeed, these distinctions are significantly exaggerated in 22edo in comparison to 5-limit JI and many more accurate temperaments such as [[34edo]], [[41edo]], and [[53edo]], allowing many opportunities for alternate interpretations of their harmony. As a result of the observance of 81/80, the standard 5-limit diatonic scale does not collapse to [[5L 2s|mosdiatonic]] as in meantone systems. Instead, it is a ternary scale | 22edo, unlike 12 and 19, is not a system of [[meantone]] temperament, and as such it distinguishes a number of [[3-limit]] and [[5-limit]] intervals that meantone tunings (most notably [[12edo]], [[19edo]], 31edo, and 43edo) do not distinguish, such as the two whole tones of 9/8 and 10/9. Indeed, these distinctions are significantly exaggerated in 22edo in comparison to 5-limit JI and many more accurate temperaments such as [[34edo]], [[41edo]], and [[53edo]], allowing many opportunities for alternate interpretations of their harmony. As a result of the observance of 81/80, the standard 5-limit diatonic scale does not collapse to [[5L 2s|mosdiatonic]] as in meantone systems. Instead, it is a ternary scale | ||