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In [[7-limit]] [[just intonation]], '''27/14''' is the '''septimal major seventh''' or '''supermajor seventh'''. At about 1137 cents, it sounds much more tense than its classic counterpart [[15/8]] and thus provides the function of a strong leading tone added to the traditional harmony.  
In [[7-limit]] [[just intonation]], '''27/14''' is the '''septimal major seventh''' or '''supermajor seventh'''. At about 1137 cents, it sounds much more tense than its classic counterpart [[15/8]] and thus provides the function of a strong leading tone added to the traditional harmony.  


It is very accurately approximated by [[19edo]] (18\19).  
It is very accurately approximated by [[19edo]] (18\19), and hence the [[enneadecal]] temperament.  


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