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Semitone Definition & Meaning

semitone
noun
  1. the musical interval between adjacent keys on a keyboard instrument

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Frequently asked questions

What does semitone mean?
the musical interval between adjacent keys on a keyboard instrument
What part of speech is semitone?
Semitone is a noun.

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