Semitone
noun
The smallest musical interval, a half step, in most music systems.
In western music, the interval between C and D is made of two semitones.
Often appears as...
- increase by a semitone
- drop a semitone
noun
The smallest musical interval, a half step, in most music systems.
In western music, the interval between C and D is made of two semitones.
Often appears as...
- increase by a semitone
- drop a semitone
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Precision
A semitone refers to the precise pitch change in music, important for harmony and melody.
She practiced her scales, carefully ascending in semitones.
Pro Tip 2/3Instrument Tuning
On many instruments, adjusting by a semitone changes the pitch slightly but noticeably.
He tuned his guitar string up by a semitone to match the correct pitch.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Semitone is a technical term, used when discussing music theory, composition, or performance.
The composer indicated to increase the note by a semitone.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Precision
A semitone refers to the precise pitch change in music, important for harmony and melody.
She practiced her scales, carefully ascending in semitones.
Pro Tip 2/3Instrument Tuning
On many instruments, adjusting by a semitone changes the pitch slightly but noticeably.
He tuned his guitar string up by a semitone to match the correct pitch.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Semitone is a technical term, used when discussing music theory, composition, or performance.
The composer indicated to increase the note by a semitone.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Precision
A semitone refers to the precise pitch change in music, important for harmony and melody.
She practiced her scales, carefully ascending in semitones.
Pro Tip 2/3Instrument Tuning
On many instruments, adjusting by a semitone changes the pitch slightly but noticeably.
He tuned his guitar string up by a semitone to match the correct pitch.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Semitone is a technical term, used when discussing music theory, composition, or performance.
The composer indicated to increase the note by a semitone.
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Video examples
Charles Limb: Building...
Okay, now if we consider that in a cochlear implant patient pitch perception could be off as much as two octaves, let's see what happens here when we randomize this to within one semitone.
Video examples
Charles Limb: Building...
Okay, now if we consider that in a cochlear implant patient pitch perception could be off as much as two octaves, let's see what happens here when we randomize this to within one semitone.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Stephen Fry
British Comedian
Love in all eight tones and all five semitones of the word's full octave.
Quote examples
Stephen Fry
British Comedian
Love in all eight tones and all five semitones of the word's full octave.
Example 1 of 1
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