On 10/19/2014 2:25 PM, Willem Blees via Piano Technicians Guild wrote:
> I am in the process of writing a short article for music teachers about
> setting a temperament, and I want to accurately describe what the
> term "setting a temperament" means and where it came from. I have
> an idea, but I want to get some input from you guys. (I don't
> need information on how to set a temperament. That I know).
If "setting the temperament" is establishing the personality or flavor
of the scale, how about "laying the bearings" with bearings being the
foundation?
Ron N