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semitone
noun semi·tone \ˈse-mē-ˌtōn, ˈse-ˌmī-, -mi-\
music : a difference in sound that is equal to 1/12 of an octave
Full Definition of SEMITONE
: the tone at a half step; also : half step
— semi·ton·ic \ˌse-mē-ˈtä-nik, ˌse-ˌmī-, -mi-\ adjective
— semi·ton·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of SEMITONE
15th century
Rhymes with SEMITONE
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