half step
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The distance between two tonesThe distance between two tones. In 12-tone equal temperament, its frequency ratio is 2^(1/12), or about 1.059 or 18/17.
» There are twelve half steps in an octave.
Значення
значень: 1(США)The distance between two tones. In 12-tone equal temperament, its frequency ratio is 2^(1/12), or about 1.059 or 18/17.
Ще визначення
- the musical interval between adjacent keys on a keyboard instrument
Приклади
речень: 3There are twelve half steps in an octave.
A major third has four half steps.
It's very important that we not take a half step forward where we need to take two or three steps.
Форми
множина: half steps| Однина | half step |
|---|---|
| Множина | half steps |
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Синоніми
синонімів: 1Близькі за значенням
- the musical interval between adjacent keys on a keyboard instrument:semitone