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The '''Compton family''' tempers out the [[Pythagorean comma]], 531441/524288 = {{monzo| -19 12 }}, and hence the fifths form a closed 12-note circle of fifths, identical to [[12edo]]. While the tuning of the fifth will be that of | The '''Compton family''' tempers out the [[Pythagorean comma]], 531441/524288 = {{monzo| -19 12 }}, and hence the fifths form a closed 12-note circle of fifths, identical to [[12edo]]. While the tuning of the fifth will be that of 12edo, two cents flat, the tuning of the larger primes is not so constrained, and the point of these temperaments is to improve on it. | ||
== Compton == | == Compton == | ||
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Septimal compton is also known as ''waage''. In terms of the normal list, compton adds 413343/409600 = {{monzo| -14 10 -2 1 }} to the Pythagorean comma; however, it can also be characterized by saying it adds [[225/224]]. | Septimal compton is also known as ''waage''. In terms of the normal list, compton adds 413343/409600 = {{monzo| -14 10 -2 1 }} to the Pythagorean comma; however, it can also be characterized by saying it adds [[225/224]]. | ||
In either the 5 or 7-limit, 240edo is an excellent tuning, with 81/80 coming in at 15 cents exactly. In the 12edo, the major third is sharp by 13.686 cents, and the minor third flat by 15.641 cents; adjusting these down and up by 15 cents puts them in excellent tune. | In either the 5- or 7-limit, 240edo is an excellent tuning, with 81/80 coming in at 15 cents exactly. In the 12edo, the major third is sharp by 13.686 cents, and the minor third flat by 15.641 cents; adjusting these down and up by 15 cents puts them in excellent tune. | ||
In terms of the normal comma list, we may add 8019/8000 to get to the 11-limit version of compton, which also adds [[441/440]]. For this 72edo can be recommended as a tuning. | In terms of the normal comma list, we may add 8019/8000 to get to the 11-limit version of compton, which also adds [[441/440]]. For this 72edo can be recommended as a tuning. | ||
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== Hours == | == Hours == | ||
The hours temperament has a period of 1/24 octave and tempers out the cataharry comma (19683/19600) and the mirwomo comma (33075/32768). The name "hours" was so named for the following reasons | The hours temperament has a period of 1/24 octave and tempers out the [[cataharry comma]] (19683/19600) and the mirwomo comma (33075/32768). The name "hours" was so named for the following reasons – the period is 1/24 octave, and there are 24 hours per a day. | ||
Subgroup: 2.3.5.7 | Subgroup: 2.3.5.7 | ||
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== Decades == | == Decades == | ||
The decades temperament has a period of 1/36 octave and tempers out the [[ | The decades temperament has a period of 1/36 octave and tempers out the [[gamelisma]] (1029/1024) and the stearnsma (118098/117649). The name "decades" was so named for the following reasons – the period is 1/36 octave, and there are 36 decades (''ten days'') per a year (12 months × 3 decades per a month). | ||
Subgroup: 2.3.5.7 | Subgroup: 2.3.5.7 | ||