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semitone

/ˈsɛm.ɪ.təʊn/

/ˈsɛm.ɪ.toʊn/

Translations

semitonenoun

semitones

/ˈsɛm.ɪ.təʊn/

/ˈsɛm.ɪ.toʊn/

The musician played a semitone higher than the original note.

Музыкант сыграл на полутон выше оригинальной ноты.

Synonyms

half step

half tone

semitone interval

semitoneadjective

/ˈsɛm.i.təʊn/

/ˈsɛm.i.toʊn/

Used attributively to denote a difference or movement of one semitone.

semitonenoun

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.

semitoneadjective

Relating to or denoting a change, movement, or interval of one semitone.

The bridge features a semitone shift that heightens the tension.