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The concept of the enharmonic comma has been known since the time of ancient Greek music theorists, who recognized that a series of perfect fifths will not align perfectly with a series of octaves. This discrepancy was a source of much debate and controversy among ancient theorists, and it continues to be a topic of discussion among modern music theorists and musicians. | The concept of the enharmonic comma has been known since the time of ancient Greek music theorists, who recognized that a series of perfect fifths will not align perfectly with a series of octaves. This discrepancy was a source of much debate and controversy among ancient theorists, and it continues to be a topic of discussion among modern music theorists and musicians. | ||
[[Image:Detail-147223.jpg|thumb|center|Ancient Greek musicians playing various instruments.]] | [[Image:Detail-147223.jpg|thumb|center|Ancient Greek musicians playing various instruments.|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
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== Significance in Tuning Systems == | == Significance in Tuning Systems == | ||