Phrase guide

just intonation

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The correct sounding of notes or intervals; true pitch.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A tuning system in which intervals (the space between notes' frequencies) are derived from simple whole number ratios.

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pure intonation

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese: 纯律 (chúnlǜ) — tuning
  • German: reine Stimmung — tuning
  • Spanish: temperamento justo — tuning