semitone

1. One of two parts, equal or unequal, in which a whole tone is divided.

2. One of two parts, equal or unequal, in which a whole tone is divided.

   The semitone in 12-tone equal temperament, with frequency ratio of the twelfth root of two.

3. (ширше)Any of the pitches of a chromatic scale.

4. An interval equal to an augmented unison or a minor second, depending on the context and tuning system used.

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   полуто́нpolutón

1. A major third has four semitones.

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2. There are twelve semitones in an octave.

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3. Tom is having fun playing the Sonatina in C major with only the right hand raised a semitone.

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