perfect twelfth
perfect twelfth · perfect twelfths
The interval between the first and third harmonics of the harmonic seriesThe interval between the first and third harmonics of the harmonic series. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it spans nineteen semitones or twelve degrees of the diatonic scale.
Meaning
1 sensesThe interval between the first and third harmonics of the harmonic series. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it spans nineteen semitones or twelve degrees of the diatonic scale.
Forms
plural: perfect twelfths| Singular | perfect twelfth |
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regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedperfect fifth
See also
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