semitones

[US]/ˈsɛmɪˌtoʊnz/
[UK]/ˈsɛmɪˌtoʊnz/
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Translation

n.the plural form of semitone, a musical interval equal to half a tone

Phrases & Collocations

whole semitones

semitones apart

semitones scale

semitones interval

semitones difference

semitones up

semitones down

minor semitones

major semitones

equal semitones

Example Sentences

the song changes in semitones to create a unique sound.

he adjusted the pitch by a few semitones.

learning to recognize semitones is essential for musicians.

she played the scale, moving up and down in semitones.

the composer wrote the piece in semitones for dramatic effect.

he explained how semitones affect harmony in music.

in music theory, semitones are the smallest intervals.

she transposed the song by shifting it up three semitones.

understanding semitones can help with ear training.

the interval between these two notes is a semitone.

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