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equal temperament

noun

, Music.
  1. the division of an octave into 12 equal semitones, as in the tuning of a piano.


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Example Sentences

Much has been lost by adopting equal temperament, but more has been gained.

The author is one of the harmonikoi or Aristoxeneans, who adopt the method of equal temperament.

A few words, however, must be said on the subject of equal temperament.

In this art he introduced a great reform, that of tuning on a basis of equal temperament.

It is evident, therefore, that all major thirds must be tuned somewhat sharper than perfect in a system of equal temperament.

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