equal temperament

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Noun equal temperament has 1 sense

equal temperament - the division of the scale based on an octave that is divided into twelve exactly equal semitones; "equal temperament is the system commonly used in keyboard instruments"
--₁ is a kind of temperament

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Equal Temperament

Definition: Equal temperament is a musical tuning system in which the octave is divided into twelve equal parts, resulting in equal distances between each semitone.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: Equal temperament is widely used in Western music.
Adjective: The keyboard was tuned using an equal temperament method.

Senses:

Music: A tuning system dividing the octave into twelve equal semitones.

Usages:

Popular usage: Equal temperament is considered the standard tuning system used in most modern music.
Local usage: Some musicians prefer alternate tuning systems over equal temperament for specific musical styles.

Sample Sentences:

The piano was tuned to equal temperament before the recital.
Jazz musicians often experiment with different tunings, moving away from equal temperament.
The book explores the historical development and significance of equal temperament in music theory.

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