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Limit (music)
Mathematical characterization of the harmonic complexity of music; way of characterizing the harmony found in a piece or genre of music, or the harmonies that can be made using a particular scale
A limit is the highest prime or odd factor used in the ratios of any musical tuning system. The term was devised by Harry Partch.
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A limit is the highest prime or odd factor used in the ratios of any musical tuning system. The term was devised by Harry Partch.
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