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Meaning of equal temperament | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A tuning system in which every interval (as a ratio of frequencies) is some exactly positive integral power of some smallest, other than the unison, base interval. In particular
    uncountable
  2. A tuning system in which every interval (as a ratio of frequencies) is some exactly positive integral power of some smallest, other than the unison, base interval. In particular:
    uncountable
  3. Twelve-tone equal temperament: The European semi-harmonic interval compromise among the chromatic notes.
    uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi tasavireisyys tasaviritys
日本語 平均律

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

equal time equal weight equal-area equal-interval chord equal, same Equal.

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