semitone

UK
/ˈsɛm.ɪ.təʊn/
US
/ˈsɛm.ɪ.toʊn/
semitonesubstantiv
semitones
Pl.
UK
/ˈsɛm.ɪ.təʊn/
US
/ˈsɛm.ɪ.toʊn/
Übersetzungen
The musician played a semitone higher than the original note.
Музыкант сыграл на полутон выше оригинальной ноты.
Definitionen
The smallest interval used in classical Western music, equal to a twelfth of an octave or half a tone; a half step.
The composer used a semitone to create tension in the melody.
Synonyme
half step
half tone
semitone interval
semitoneadjektiv
UK
/ˈsɛm.i.təʊn/
US
/ˈsɛm.i.toʊn/
Used attributively to denote a difference or movement of one semitone.
Definitionen
Relating to or denoting a change, movement, or interval of one semitone.
The bridge features a semitone shift that heightens the tension.