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farewell comma
reduced
(Shannon, [math]\displaystyle{ \sqrt{nd} }[/math])
88/87, the farewell comma is a comma in the 29-limit. It forms the difference between 44/29 and 3/2, as well as 32/29 and 12/11.
Etymology
The name farewell comma is derived from 88 being used for "bye bye" in Mandarin Chinese.