Frequency Ratios
Definition
The fundamental mathematical proportions between sound waves that determine harmonic consonance, dissonance, and musical intervals.
Key Characteristics
- Pythagorean pure intervals (2:1 octave, 3:2 fifth, 4:3 fourth).
- Harmonic series overtones and overtone spectra.
Applications
- Microtonal tuning
- Acoustic modeling
Mentions in Source
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