Definitions of tuning terms
© 1998 by Joseph L. Monzo
All definitions by Joe Monzo unless otherwise cited
constant structure
A tuning system where each interval occurs always subtended by
the same number of steps. (THAT IS ALL, NO OTHER RESTRICTIONS)
[from Erv Wilson, via Kriag Grady,
"
Onlist Tuning Digest # 340, message 15
A list of integers representing the cardinalities of nested MOS's is a
Constant Structure of all scales that can support the entire nest. The
larger the numbers, and the more of them, the fewer the number of scales in
the Constant Structure (tho the number of scales is always infinite if you
assume infinite tuning precision).
[from Carl Lumma,
"
Onlist Tuning Digest # 340, message 7
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