Equal Temperament

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

the division of the scale based on an octave that is divided into twelve exactly equal semitones

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: the division of the scale based on an octave that is divided into twelve exactly equal semitones

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: the division of the scale based on an octave that is divided into twelve exactly equal semitones
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