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A '''goldonic series''' or '''golden series''' is a series of frequencies that form a [[Wikipedia:Geometric_progression|geometric progression]] whose generating interval is the [[Wikipedia:Golden_ratio|golden ratio]] (φ = 1.618...).
A '''goldonic series''' or '''golden series''' is a series of frequencies that form a [[Wikipedia:Geometric_progression|geometric progression]] whose generating interval is the [[phi|golden ratio]] (φ = 1.618...).


== Unique properties ==
== Unique properties ==
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From an acoustic standpoint, the goldonic series contains some "harmonic-like" characteristics despite being inharmonic. Because each term is equal the difference between the next highest and next lowest terms, a phenomenon similar to modelocking can occur (in which each oscillator becomes entrained to the difference tone generated by its nearest-neighbors).
From an acoustic standpoint, the goldonic series contains some "harmonic-like" characteristics despite being inharmonic. Because each term is equal the difference between the next highest and next lowest terms, a phenomenon similar to modelocking can occur (in which each oscillator becomes entrained to the difference tone generated by its nearest-neighbors).


Also, unlike the harmonic series, the goldonic series can be in theory extended infinitely in ''both'' directions and contains no fundamental.
Also, unlike the [[harmonic series]], the goldonic series can be in theory extended infinitely in ''both'' directions and contains no fundamental.


[[Category:Golden ratio]]
[[Category:Golden ratio]]
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