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=Definition= | =Definition= | ||
A val is a map representing how the intervals in | A val is a map representing how the intervals in a single chain of [[periods and generators|generators]] - commonly an equal temperament - are viewed as tempered versions of intervals in just intonation. They form the link between things like EDOs and JI, and by doing so form the basis for all of regular temperament theory. | ||
A val tells us which interval in the equal temperament we're going to describe as the tempered 3/2, which interval we're going to describe as the tempered 5/4, and so forth. | A val tells us which interval in the equal temperament we're going to describe as the tempered 3/2, which interval we're going to describe as the tempered 5/4, and so forth. | ||
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A val is a map representing how the intervals in | A val is a map representing how the intervals in a single chain of <a class="wiki_link" href="/periods%20and%20generators">generators</a> - commonly an equal temperament - are viewed as tempered versions of intervals in just intonation. They form the link between things like EDOs and JI, and by doing so form the basis for all of regular temperament theory.<br /> | ||
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A val tells us which interval in the equal temperament we're going to describe as the tempered 3/2, which interval we're going to describe as the tempered 5/4, and so forth.<br /> | A val tells us which interval in the equal temperament we're going to describe as the tempered 3/2, which interval we're going to describe as the tempered 5/4, and so forth.<br /> |