Lehmerismic temperaments: Difference between revisions

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The last generator of lux, represented by [[55/48]], exceeds [[8/7]] by [[385/384]], which is equated with a number of important [[superparticular ratio]]s in the [[13-limit]]: [[325/324]], [[352/351]], [[364/363]], and [[441/440]].  
The last generator of lux, represented by [[55/48]], exceeds [[8/7]] by [[385/384]], which is equated with a number of important [[superparticular ratio]]s in the [[13-limit]]: [[325/324]], [[352/351]], [[364/363]], and [[441/440]].  


This temperament was first considered by [[Flora Canou]] in 2021. After a few attempts to come up with a memorable name, ''lux'', suggested by [[Godtone]], who associated certain intervals of 13 with light, was adopted.  
This ultra-efficient full 13-limit temperament was first considered by [[Flora Canou]] in 2021. After a few attempts to come up with a memorable name, ''lux'', suggested by [[Godtone]], who associated certain intervals of 13 with light, was adopted.  


[[Subgroup]]: 2.3.5.7.11
[[Subgroup]]: 2.3.5.7.11