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== Theory ==
== Theory ==
988edo provides excellent tuning for the 2, 3, 5, 11, 13, 19, 37, 43, 47, 53, and 59th harmonics, making a strong higher-limit system. It is double the famous [[494edo]], and with the same mapping for the 17-limit. To break the contorsion, 988d val can be used.
988edo provides excellent tuning for the 2, 3, 5, 11, 13, 19, 37, 43, 47, 53, and 59th harmonics, making a strong higher-limit system. It is double the famous [[494edo]], and with the same mapping for the 17-limit. If considered in the 19-limit, it is basically a spicy 494edo with the 19th harmonic. The comma basis for such regular temperament is 1445/1444, 1716/1715, 2601/2600, 3025/3024, 4225/4224, 10830/10829, 297440/297381.
 
To break the contorsion, 988d val can be used.


In the 2.5.11.13.19.41.47 it supports a 988 & [[2016edo|2016]] temperament.<!-- why is it notable? -->
In the 2.5.11.13.19.41.47 it supports a 988 & [[2016edo|2016]] temperament.<!-- why is it notable? -->