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An '''eigenmonzo''' is (the monzo representation of) a JI interval that | An '''eigenmonzo''' is (the monzo representation of) a JI interval that is rendered exactly in a concrete tuning of a temperament. | ||
For example, in quarter-comma meantone, the generator is 5^(1/4), so the eigenmonzo here is {{monzo|0 0 1}}. For any pure-octave temperament tuning, {{monzo|1}}, aka 2/1, is an eigenmonzo. | For example, in quarter-comma meantone, the generator is 5^(1/4), so the eigenmonzo here is {{monzo|0 0 1}}. For any pure-octave temperament tuning, {{monzo|1}}, aka 2/1, is an eigenmonzo. | ||