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wforfang
on Aug 28, 2022
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Why are D-sharp and E-flat considered to be two di...
D-sharp and E-flat are two different notes used to describe the same physical vibration for the same reason "father" and "son" are two different words that could describe the same person. It's just a way to communicate contextual relation.
marton78
on Aug 28, 2022
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This is false. D-sharp and E-flat have (slightly) different frequencies. Read the article!
dehrmann
on Aug 28, 2022
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...in certain temperaments, but not the ubiquitous 12-TET.
noslenwerdna
on Aug 28, 2022
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... as thoroughly explained in the article.
P_I_Staker
on Aug 29, 2022
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Well I haven't read the article, so IDK
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