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equal temperament

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
  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:
  3. Twelve-tone equal temperament: The European semi-harmonic interval compromise among the chromatic notes.

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