perfect fifth
perfect fifth · perfect fifths
чистая квинта
reine Quinte
An interval equal to that of between the second and third harmonics of the harmonic seriesAn interval equal to that of between the second and third harmonics of the harmonic series. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it spans seven semitones or five degrees of the diatonic scale.
Meaning
1 sensesAn interval equal to that of between the second and third harmonics of the harmonic series. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it spans seven semitones or five degrees of the diatonic scale.
The perfect fifth has a pitch ratio close to 3:2.
reine Quinte
чи́стая кви́нтаčístaja kvínta
Translations
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By meaning 1
interval between the first and second overtones or of seven semitones:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
interval between the first and second overtones or of seven semitones:
Forms
plural: perfect fifths| Singular | perfect fifth |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsP5