MOST TWELFTH Meaning and
Definition
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"Most twelfth" is a phrase typically used within the context of music theory, specifically in reference to the temperament or tuning systems of keyboard instruments such as pianos. The term "most" here refers to the mathematical concept of maximization or optimization, signifying that some particular temperament or tuning is chosen as the most desirable or ideal.
In this context, "twelfth" signifies the interval of an octave plus a perfect fifth, which spans twelve chromatic steps on the keyboard. The concept of "most twelfth" therefore points to a tuning system that aims to achieve the most harmonically pure and pleasing intervals within this span.
To elaborate, when a keyboard instrument is tuned employing a "most twelfth" temperament, the ratios of the frequencies between notes are carefully adjusted to minimize dissonance and maximize harmony. The intervals of the twelfth, as well as other important intervals within it, are tuned to approach the ideal mathematical ratios believed to produce consonant and beautiful sounds.
Implementing a "most twelfth" temperament allows for the creation of keyboard instruments that are well-suited for performing ancient, baroque, and other types of music that rely on specific harmonic relationships and intervals. It is a methodical approach that balances the need for beats of consonant intervals to be minimized and for the most stable and pure harmonic relationships to be achieved across the keyboard.
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