Established by the International Organisation for Standardisation in 1955, the agreed reference frequency of 440 Hz. for the note called middle A. Notated A=440.
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Partial
(1) A single frequency, sinewave component of any sound. all sounds are composed of a number of partials. There are two classes of partials. See also Harmonic and Inharmonic. (2) Used confusingly by Roland to refer to a basic sound generator in a number of its "LA Synthesis" products, beginning with their MT32.
