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==Just Approximation==  
==Just Approximation==  
53edo provides the best approximation of the classic major and minor scales in [[JustIntonation]], compared to its compactness:
53edo provides excellent approximations for the classic 5-limit [[just]] chords and scales, such as the Ptolemy-Zarlino "just major" scale.
||~ interval ||~ size ||~ diff ||
||~ interval ||~ size ||~ diff ||
|| perfect fifth ||= 31 || −0.07 cents ||
|| perfect fifth ||= 31 || −0.07 cents ||
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  53edo provides the best approximation of the classic major and minor scales in &lt;a class="wiki_link" href="/JustIntonation"&gt;JustIntonation&lt;/a&gt;, compared to its compactness:&lt;br /&gt;
  53edo provides excellent approximations for the classic 5-limit &lt;a class="wiki_link" href="/just"&gt;just&lt;/a&gt; chords and scales, such as the Ptolemy-Zarlino &amp;quot;just major&amp;quot; scale.&lt;br /&gt;