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Semitone

usgb/ˈsemitəʊn/Volume
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Musical Precision

A semitone refers to the precise pitch change in music, important for harmony and melody.

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She practiced her scales, carefully ascending in semitones.
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Instrument Tuning

On many instruments, adjusting by a semitone changes the pitch slightly but noticeably.

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He tuned his guitar string up by a semitone to match the correct pitch.
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Technical Term

Semitone is a technical term, used when discussing music theory, composition, or performance.

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The composer indicated to increase the note by a semitone.
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