Definition of 17 equal temperament
In music, 17 equal temperament is the tempered scale derived by dividing the octave into 17 equal steps (equal frequency ratios). Each step represents a frequency ratio of
{\displaystyle {\sqrt[{17}]{2}}}, or 70.6 cents.
17-ET is the tuning of the regular diatonic tuning in which the tempered perfect fifth is equal to 705.88 cents, as shown in Figure 1 (look for the label "17-TET").
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- Do the violins imitate equal temperament when accompanying the piano? · Music SE
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Frequently asked questions
What is 17 equal temperament?
In music, 17 equal temperament is the tempered scale derived by dividing the octave into 17 equal steps (equal frequency ratios). Each step represents a frequency ratio of
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