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The satanic comma is the difference between 666 perfect fifths (octave-reduced) and a single perfect fifth. Equivalently, it's the difference between 665 perfect fifths (octave-reduced) and the unison -- but that wouldn't be as devilishly intriguing. | The '''satanic comma''' is the difference between 666 perfect fifths (octave-reduced) and a single perfect fifth. Equivalently, it's the difference between 665 perfect fifths (octave-reduced) and the unison -- but that wouldn't be as devilishly intriguing. | ||
This difference is inaudible, at only<span style=""> 0.076</span> cents. The monzo is |-1054 665>. | This difference is inaudible, at only<span style=""> 0.076</span> cents. The monzo is |-1054 665>. | ||