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* In [[Helmholtz-Ellis notation]], it is a diatonic semitone, separated by [[2187/2176]] from the [[256/243|Pythagorean minor second (256/243)]].  
* In [[Helmholtz-Ellis notation]], it is a diatonic semitone, separated by [[2187/2176]] from the [[256/243|Pythagorean minor second (256/243)]].  


The term ''small septendecimal semitone'' omits the diatonic/chromatic part and only describes its melodic property i.e. the size. It is said in contrast to the large septendecimal semitone of 18/17.  
The term ''small septendecimal semitone'' omits the diatonic/chromatic part and only describes its melodic property i.e. the size. It is said in contrast to the large septendecimal semitone of 17/16.  


== See also ==
== See also ==