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27edo, with its 400 cent major third, tempers out the lesser diesis, [[128/125]], and the septimal comma, [[64/63]], and hence [[126/125]] as well. These it shares with 12edo, making some relationships familiar, and they both support the [[augene]] temperament. It shares with [[22edo]] tempering out the allegedly Bohlen-Pierce comma [[245/243]] as well as 64/63, so that they both support the [[superpyth]] temperament, with four quite sharp "superpythagorean" fifths giving a sharp [[9/7]] in place of meantone's 5/4.
27edo, with its 400 cent major third, tempers out the lesser diesis, [[128/125]], and the septimal comma, [[64/63]], and hence [[126/125]] as well. These it shares with 12edo, making some relationships familiar, and they both support the [[augene]] temperament. It shares with [[22edo]] tempering out the allegedly Bohlen-Pierce comma [[245/243]] as well as 64/63, so that they both support the [[superpyth]] temperament, with four quite sharp "superpythagorean" fifths giving a sharp [[9/7]] in place of meantone's 5/4.


Though 27edo's [[7-limit]] tuning is not highly accurate, it nonetheless is the smallest equal division to represent the 7-odd-limit both [[consistent]]ly and distinctly—that is, everything in the [[7-odd-limit]] diamond is uniquely represented by a certain number of steps of 27edo. It also represents the 13th harmonic very well, and performs quite decently as a 2.3.5.7.13.19 (no-11s, no-17s 19-limit) temperament. It also approximates [[19/10]], [[19/12]], and [[19/14]], so {{dash|0, 7, 13, 25|med}} does quite well as a 10:12:14:19 chord, with the major seventh 25\27 being less than one cent off from 19/10. Octave-inverted, these also form a quite convincing approximation of the main Bohlen–Pierce triads, 3:5:7 and 5:7:9, making 27 the smallest edo that can simulate tritave harmony, although it rapidly becomes rough if extended to the 11 and above, unlike a true tritave based system.
Though 27edo's [[7-limit]] tuning is not highly accurate, it nonetheless is the smallest equal division to represent the 7-odd-limit both [[consistent]]ly and distinctly—that is, everything in the [[7-odd-limit]] diamond is uniquely represented by a certain number of steps of 27edo. It also represents the 13th harmonic very well, and performs quite decently as a 2.3.5.7.13.19 (no-11s, no-17s 19-limit) temperament. It also approximates [[19/10]], [[19/12]], and [[19/14]], so {{dash|0, 7, 13, 25|med}} does quite well as a 10:12:14:19 chord, with the major seventh 25\27 being less than one cent off from 19/10. Octave-inverted, these also form a quite convincing approximation of the main Bohlen–Pierce triads, 3:5:7 and 5:7:9, making 27 the smallest edo that can simulate tritave harmony, although it rapidly becomes rough if extended to the 11 and above, unlike a true tritave based system.


Its step, as well as the octave-inverted and octave-equivalent versions of it, has some of the highest [[harmonic entropy]] possible and thus is, in theory, one of the most dissonant intervals possible, assuming the relatively common values of {{nowrap|''a'' {{=}} 2}} and {{nowrap|''s'' {{=}} 1%}}. This property is shared with all edos between around 24 and 30. Intervals smaller than this tend to be perceived as unison and are more consonant as a result; intervals larger than this have less "tension" and thus are also more consonant.
Its step, as well as the octave-inverted and octave-equivalent versions of it, has some of the highest [[harmonic entropy]] possible and thus is, in theory, one of the most dissonant intervals possible, assuming the relatively common values of {{nowrap|''a'' {{=}} 2}} and {{nowrap|''s'' {{=}} 1%}}. This property is shared with all edos between around 24 and 30. Intervals smaller than this tend to be perceived as unison and are more consonant as a result; intervals larger than this have less "tension" and thus are also more consonant.
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| fourthward wa
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| {a, b}, b < −1
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| 32/27, 16/9
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The 27-note system can be notated using [[ups and downs notation]], in which case arrows or [[Helmholtz-Ellis notation|Helmholtz–Ellis]] accidentals can be used, or with a variation on quarter tone accidentals. With standard [[circle-of-fifths notation]], a sharp raises a note by 4 steps, just one step beneath the following nominal (for example C to C♯ describes the approximate 10/9 and 11/10 interval) and the flat conversely lowers: these are augmented unisons and diminished unisons. Just so, one finds that an accidental can be divided in half, and the remaining places can then be filled in with half-sharps, half-flats, sesquisharps, and sesquiflats, reducing the need for double sharps and double flats.The notes from C to D are C, D♭, C{{demisharp2}}, D{{demiflat2}}, C♯, and D, with some ascending intervals appearing to be descending on the staff.
The 27-note system can be notated using [[ups and downs notation]], in which case arrows or [[Helmholtz-Ellis notation|Helmholtz–Ellis]] accidentals can be used, or with a variation on quarter tone accidentals. With standard [[circle-of-fifths notation]], a sharp raises a note by 4 steps, just one step beneath the following nominal (for example C to C♯ describes the approximate 10/9 and 11/10 interval) and the flat conversely lowers: these are augmented unisons and diminished unisons. Just so, one finds that an accidental can be divided in half, and the remaining places can then be filled in with half-sharps, half-flats, sesquisharps, and sesquiflats, reducing the need for double sharps and double flats.The notes from C to D are C, D♭, C{{demisharp2}}, D{{demiflat2}}, C♯, and D, with some ascending intervals appearing to be descending on the staff.


Another notational implication is that, being a Superpythagorean system, the 5/4 major third present in the 4:5:6 chord is technically an augmented second, since (for example) C–E is a 9/7 supermajor third and so the note located one major third above C must be notated as D♯ or E{{naturaldown}}. Conversely, the 6/5 minor third of a 10:12:15 chord is actually reached by a diminished fourth, since (for example) D–F is a 7/6 subminor third and so the note located one minor third above D must be notated as either G♭ or F{{naturalup}}. The composer can decide for themselves which additional accidental pair is appropriate if they will need redundancy to remedy these problems, and to keep the chromatic pitches within a compass on paper relative to the natural names (C, D, E etc.). Otherwise it is simple enough, and the same tendency for A♯ to be higher than B♭ is not only familiar, though here very exaggerated, to those working with the Pythagorean scale (see [[53edo]]), but also to many classically trained violinists.
Another notational implication is that, being a Superpythagorean system, the 5/4 major third present in the 4:5:6 chord is technically an augmented second, since (for example) C–E is a 9/7 supermajor third and so the note located one major third above C must be notated as D♯ or E{{naturaldown}}. Conversely, the 6/5 minor third of a 10:12:15 chord is actually reached by a diminished fourth, since (for example) D–F is a 7/6 subminor third and so the note located one minor third above D must be notated as either G♭ or F{{naturalup}}. The composer can decide for themselves which additional accidental pair is appropriate if they will need redundancy to remedy these problems, and to keep the chromatic pitches within a compass on paper relative to the natural names (C, D, E etc.). Otherwise it is simple enough, and the same tendency for A♯ to be higher than B♭ is not only familiar, though here very exaggerated, to those working with the Pythagorean scale (see [[53edo]]), but also to many classically trained violinists.


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=== 6L 1s (archeotonic) notation ===
=== 6L 1s (archeotonic) notation ===
The notation of Tetracot[7]. Notes are denoted as {{nowrap|LLLLLLs {{=}} CDEFGABC}}, and raising and lowering by a chroma {{nowrap|(L − s)}}, 1 step in this instance, is denoted by ♯ and ♭.  
The notation of Tetracot[7]. Notes are denoted as {{nowrap|LLLLLLs {{=}} CDEFGABC}}, and raising and lowering by a chroma {{nowrap|(L s)}}, 1 step in this instance, is denoted by ♯ and ♭.  


{| class="wikitable center-1 right-2 center-3 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
{| class="wikitable center-1 right-2 center-3 mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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== Zeta properties ==
== Zeta properties ==
===Zeta peak index===
=== Zeta peak index ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" |Tuning
! colspan="3" |Strength
! colspan="2" |Closest EDO
! colspan="2" |Integer limit
|-
|-
!ZPI
! colspan="3" | Tuning
!Steps per octave
! colspan="3" | Strength
!Step size (cents)
! colspan="2" | Closest EDO
!Height
! colspan="2" | Integer limit
!Integral
|-
! ZPI
! Steps per octave
! Step size (cents)
! Height
! Integral
! Gap
! Gap
! EDO
! EDO
!Octave (cents)
! Octave (cents)
!Consistent
! Consistent
!Distinct
! Distinct
|-
|-
|[[106zpi]]
| [[106zpi]]
|27.0866140827635
| 27.0866140827635
|44.3023257293579
| 44.3023257293579
|6.069233
| 6.069233
|1.185939
| 1.185939
|16.215619
| 16.215619
|27edo
| 27edo
|1196.16279469266
| 1196.16279469266
|10
| 10
|8
| 8
|}
|}
== Scales ==
== Scales ==
=== MOS scales ===
=== MOS scales ===
{{Main|List of MOS scales in 27edo}}
{{Main|List of MOS scales in 27edo}}
* Superpyth pentatonic – Superpyth[5] [[2L 3s]] (gen = 11\27): 5 5 6 5 6
* Superpyth pentatonic Superpyth[5] [[2L 3s]] (gen = 11\27): 5 5 6 5 6
* Superpyth diatonic – Superpyth[7] [[5L 2s]] (gen = 11\27): 5 5 1 5 5 5 1
* Superpyth diatonic Superpyth[7] [[5L 2s]] (gen = 11\27): 5 5 1 5 5 5 1
* Superpyth chromatic – Superpyth[12] [[5L 7s]] (gen = 11\27): 4 1 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 1
* Superpyth chromatic Superpyth[12] [[5L 7s]] (gen = 11\27): 4 1 1 4 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 1
* Superpyth hyperchromatic – Superpyth[17] [[5L 12s]] (gen = 11\27): 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1
* Superpyth hyperchromatic Superpyth[17] [[5L 12s]] (gen = 11\27): 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1
* Augene[6] [[3L 3s]] (period = 9\27, gen = 2\27): 7 2 7 2 7 2
* Augene[6] [[3L 3s]] (period = 9\27, gen = 2\27): 7 2 7 2 7 2
* Augene[9] [[3L 6s]] (period = 9\27, gen = 2\27): 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2
* Augene[9] [[3L 6s]] (period = 9\27, gen = 2\27): 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2
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* enharmonic trichord octave species: 9 2 5 9 2, 2 9 5 2 9
* enharmonic trichord octave species: 9 2 5 9 2, 2 9 5 2 9
* 5-limit / pental double harmonic  hexatonic (Augmented[6] [[4M]]): 2 7 2 7 7 2, 7 7 2 2 7 2
* 5-limit / pental double harmonic  hexatonic (Augmented[6] [[4M]]): 2 7 2 7 7 2, 7 7 2 2 7 2
* Superpyth melodic minor – Superpyth 2|4 #6 #7 or 5|1 b3: 5 1 5 5 5 5 1
* Superpyth melodic minor Superpyth 2|4 #6 #7 or 5|1 b3: 5 1 5 5 5 5 1
* Superpyth harmonic minor – Superpyth 2|4 #7: 5 1 5 5 1 9 1
* Superpyth harmonic minor Superpyth 2|4 #7: 5 1 5 5 1 9 1
* Superpyth harmonic major – Superpyth 5|1 b6: 5 5 1 5 1 9 1
* Superpyth harmonic major Superpyth 5|1 b6: 5 5 1 5 1 9 1
* Superpyth double harmonic major – Superpyth 5|1 b2 b6: 1 9 1 5 1 9 1
* Superpyth double harmonic major Superpyth 5|1 b2 b6: 1 9 1 5 1 9 1
* [[Zarlino]] / Ptolemy diatonic, "just" major: 5 4 2 5 4 5 2
* [[Zarlino]] / Ptolemy diatonic, "just" major: 5 4 2 5 4 5 2
* "Just" minor (inverse of "just" major): 5 2 4 5 2 5 4
* "Just" minor (inverse of "just" major): 5 2 4 5 2 5 4
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; [[Igliashon Jones]]
; [[Igliashon Jones]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20201127012539/http://micro.soonlabel.com/gene_ward_smith/Others/Igs/Sad%20Like%20Winter%20Leaves.mp3 ''Sad Like Winter Leaves''] – in Augene[12] tuned to 27edo
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20201127012539/http://micro.soonlabel.com/gene_ward_smith/Others/Igs/Sad%20Like%20Winter%20Leaves.mp3 ''Sad Like Winter Leaves''] in Augene[12] tuned to 27edo
* [[:File:Superpythagorean_Waltz.mp3|''Superpythagorean Waltz'']] (2012)
* [[:File:Superpythagorean_Waltz.mp3|''Superpythagorean Waltz'']] (2012)
* [https://pixelarchipelago.bandcamp.com/track/stuttering-anticipation-27edo ''Stuttering Anticipation''] (2021)
* [https://pixelarchipelago.bandcamp.com/track/stuttering-anticipation-27edo ''Stuttering Anticipation''] (2021)
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; [[Gene Ward Smith]]
; [[Gene Ward Smith]]
* [https://www.archive.org/details/MusicForYourEars ''Music For Your Ears''] [https://www.archive.org/download/MusicForYourEars/musicfor.mp3 play] – the central portion is in 27edo, the rest in [[46edo]].
* [https://www.archive.org/details/MusicForYourEars ''Music For Your Ears''] [https://www.archive.org/download/MusicForYourEars/musicfor.mp3 play] the central portion is in 27edo, the rest in [[46edo]].


; [[Joel Taylor]]
; [[Joel Taylor]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20201127012922/http://micro.soonlabel.com/gene_ward_smith/Others/Taylor/12of27sonatina.mp3 ''Galticeran Sonatina''] – in Augene[12] tuned to 27edo
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20201127012922/http://micro.soonlabel.com/gene_ward_smith/Others/Taylor/12of27sonatina.mp3 ''Galticeran Sonatina''] in Augene[12] tuned to 27edo


; [[Tristan Bay]]
; [[Tristan Bay]]
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; [[Xotla]]
; [[Xotla]]
* "Funkrotonal" from ''Microtonal Allsorts'' (2023) – [https://open.spotify.com/track/1zjNkbm8kIkuCxtodyFCL0 Spotify] | [https://xotla.bandcamp.com/track/funkrotonal-27edo Bandcamp] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gt1BBJuJsE YouTube]
* "Funkrotonal" from ''Microtonal Allsorts'' (2023) [https://open.spotify.com/track/1zjNkbm8kIkuCxtodyFCL0 Spotify] | [https://xotla.bandcamp.com/track/funkrotonal-27edo Bandcamp] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gt1BBJuJsE YouTube]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==