Pythagorean Tuning at Music Glossary
What is it? The prevailing tuning during the Middle Ages. All intervals of the fifth were pure in accordance with the frequency ratio of 32 but as a result the thirds were false. This tuning remained in general use until superseded by the mean tone.Music Definition Added By: Ashley
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