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(Temporarily) clarify that this can be specified two ways. In the end it may entail distinct symbols for pitch relation and frequency ratio
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== Specification ==
== Specification ==


Its full specification is (''n''-)APS-''p'': (''n'' pitches of an) arithmetic pitch sequence adding by interval ''p''. The ''n'' is optional. If not provided, the sequence is open-ended.  
Its full specification is (''n''-)APS-''p'': (''n'' pitches of an) arithmetic pitch sequence adding by interval ''p''.  
 
'''Note''':
* The ''n'' is optional. If not provided, the sequence is open-ended.
* The ''p'' can be dimensionless, in which case it refers to an interval by its [[frequency ratio]]. It can also take a unit proportional to [[octave]]s, in which case it refers to an interval by its pitch relation.  


== Formula ==
== Formula ==


The pitch of the ''k''-th step of an APS-''p'' is quite simply ''k''⋅''p'' for a pitch (log-frequency) quantity ''p''.
The pitch of ''k'' steps of APS-''p'' is quite simply ''k''⋅''p'' for a pitch (log-frequency) quantity ''p''.


== Relationship to other tunings ==
== Relationship to other tunings ==
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=== Vs. EPD ===
=== Vs. EPD ===


If the ''n'' is not specified, an APS will be equivalent to an [[EPD|equal pitch division (EPD)]]. Specifically, ''n''-EPD-''p'' = APS(''p''/''n'') for a log-frequency quantity ''p''. For example, 12-EPD1200¢ = APS(1200¢/12) = APS100¢.
If the ''n'' is not specified, an APS will be equivalent to an [[EPD|equal pitch division (EPD)]]. Specifically, ''n''-EPD-''p'' = APS(''p''/''n'') for a pitch quantity ''p''. For example, 12-EPD1200¢ = APS(1200¢/12) = APS100¢.


=== Vs. AS ===
=== Vs. AS ===