dl writes:
>WT- I am guessing is Werkmeister Temperament, however there are several
>Werkmeister temperaments that may be discussed.
Um, no, usually WT refers to well-temperament, a genre, not a specific
tuning.
>HT- Historical temperament?
Yes, that is what it refers to, however, I don't like to use the term
since all temperaments we have are "historical".
>KT- Kernberger Temperament?
I haven't seen this particular abbreviation, (Kirnberger)
>MT- Mean Tone once again several were used
Yes, MT is best qualified by number, 1/4, 1/6, PBMT,(Paul Bailey), etc.
otherwise, once again, it is describing a class of tuning that differs from
the WT.
>ET = Equal temperament.
>Let us all spell out our favorite temperament when we discuss it, please.
>Abbreviations, may make us feel like we are in the know, but some may think
>us merely pretentious.
Um,, I use the abbreviations for ease of typing. ( I was asked today what
RPT stands for.....)
Regards,
Ed Foote RPT
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