Definitions of tuning terms
© 1998 by Joseph L. Monzo
All definitions by Joe Monzo unless otherwise cited
katapyknosis
(Greek: "densification")
The division of a musical interval by
multiplication of the defining integers
and the insertion of
arithmetic or
harmonic means.
For example, from 16/15, one obtains 32/31 and 31/30
[from John Chalmers, Divisions of the Tetrachord]
[because 16/15 = 32/30].
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