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Enharmonic Equivalency
'Tis no matter how it be in tune, so it make
noise enough.
-William Shakespeare (As You Like It)
The word, enharmonic, originates in Greek music theory, but in its modern meaning, applies to music written for instruments tuned in so-called equal temperament. According to this system, at least three different names may be given to each pitch, so that, for example, F-sharp, E-double-sharp, and G-flat are all tuned exactly alike, and played by the same key on the piano keyboard. Thus, F-sharp is considered the enharmonic equivalent of G-flat and E-double-sharp. (Click the score to hear the example played.)
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