Meaning of the word semitone in English
What does semitone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
semitone
US /ˈsem.i.toʊn/
UK /ˈsem.i.təʊn/
Noun
the smallest interval used in classical Western music, equal to a twelfth of an octave or half a tone
Example:
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The melody moved up by a single semitone.
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Many scales are built using a combination of whole tones and semitones.