Least common multiple
The least common multiple (lcm) or its logarithm (for example Log2) can be used as a dissonance measure for intervals and chords.
Examples
| interval/
chord |
lcm |
|---|---|
| 7:5 | 35 |
| 8:5 | 40 |
| 5:6:7 | 210 |
| 6:7:8 | 168 |
The least common multiple (lcm) or its logarithm (for example Log2) can be used as a dissonance measure for intervals and chords.
| interval/
chord |
lcm |
|---|---|
| 7:5 | 35 |
| 8:5 | 40 |
| 5:6:7 | 210 |
| 6:7:8 | 168 |