reply to Paul Erlich

> [Paul Erlich, TD 388.16]
>
> Shame on me! I've been seduced by Joe Monzo's incorrect
> definition of my own concept in his dictionary!

Ooo... nice to know that my writing style is that seductive!
:)

Since you invented the concept, would you please re-write
the definition of Harmonic Entropy so that my dictionary
entry will be precisely correct. That would make us both
happier, Paul.

-monz

Joseph L. Monzo Philadelphia monz@juno.com
http://www.ixpres.com/interval/monzo/homepage.html
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Joe Monzo wrote,

>Since you invented the concept, would you please re-write
>the definition of Harmonic Entropy so that my dictionary
>entry will be precisely correct. That would make us both
>happier, Paul.

The definition now reads:

>A concept developed by Paul Erlich, measuring the probability that an
interval will be recognized as a small-integer ratio. It is a >mathematical
confirmation of Partch's Observation One, and a second component in
measuring the sonance of an interval, >alongside roughness.

How about:

A concept developed by Paul Erlich, measuring the dissonance of an interval
based on the uncertainty involved in interpreting that interval in terms of
an integer ratio. The underlying mathematics, adapted from Van Eck, appear
to confirm Partch's Observation One. Harmonic entropy is intended to be a
second component in measuring the sonance of an interval, alongside
roughness.