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Noun

an interval equal to that of between the second and third harmonics of the harmonic series; in equal temperament, an interval of seven semitones spanning five degrees of the diatonic scale. It is enharmonically equivalent to a diminished sixth.

See Also

harmonic major chord diminished sixth dominant seventh chord seven enharmonically equal temperament major third

Related Terms

harmonic major chord diminished sixth dominant seventh chord seven enharmonically equal temperament major third diatonic scale major seventh chord semitone meantone perfect fourth augmented fifth minor seventh chord cycle of fifths diminished fifth interval harmonic series

Rhyming Words

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