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Mathematical and Computational Approaches to Music Theory, Analysis, Composition and Performance
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Constructing an optimal circulating temperament based on a set of musical requirements

Ivar FarupFaculty of Computer Science and Media Technology, Gjøvik University College, P.O. Box 191, N-2802Gjøvik, NorwayCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 25-39 | Received 28 Jun 2011, Accepted 17 Sep 2013, Published online: 18 Feb 2014

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