Shibboleth comma
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(Shannon, [math]\displaystyle{ \sqrt{nd} }[/math])
The shibboleth comma (monzo: [-5 -10 9⟩, ratio: 1953125/1889568) is a medium 5-limit comma measuring about 57.3 cents. It equates nine just minor thirds (6/5) with a double compound fourth (16/3). Tempering out this comma leads to the shibboleth family.