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@@ -647,8 +647,8 @@ <p> Within a Pythagorean tuning system, each scale can sound highly distinctive, since the notes will not be distributed evenly across the - octave. In a sense, 12-tone equal temperament "bends" all of the notes - so they are evenly spaced. Fifths in equal temperament are all nearly + octave. In a sense, 12-tone equal temperament bends all of the notes + to make them evenly spaced. Fifths in equal temperament are all nearly pure, making it easy to modulate between keys. By comparison, thirds are quite out of tune compared to a pure ratio (5:4). Equal temperament invokes irrational numbers, creating in-between intervals |