delta

Fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, used as an additional letter-name in Erv Wilson's notations, signifying a note near "D", but with a musical function which is separate from "D", in whatever particular scale the notation is describing.

[from Joe Monzo, JustMusic: A New Harmony]

---

(to download a zip file of the entire Dictionary, click here)

For many more diagrams and explanations of historical tunings, see my book. If you don't understand my theory or the terms I've used, start here

I welcome feedback about this webpage: corrections, improvements, good links. Let me know if you don't understand something. return to the Microtonal Dictionary index return to my home page return to the Sonic Arts home page