Definition of Lattice (music)
"is a way of modeling the tuning relationships of a just intonation system. It is an array of points in a periodic multidimensional pattern. Each point on the lattice corresponds to a ratio (i.e., a pitch, or an interval with respect to some other point on the lattice). The lattice can be two-, three-, or p-dimensional, with each dimension corresponding to a different prime-number partial [pitch class]." — Gilmore (2006)
When listed in a spreadsheet a lattice may be called a tuning table.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lattice (music)?
"is a way of modeling the tuning relationships of a just intonation system. It is an array of points in a periodic multidimensional pattern.
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