SEMITONE


Meaning of SEMITONE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' se-m ē - ˌ t ō n, ' se- ˌ m ī -, -mi-

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

: the tone at a half step also : HALF STEP

– semi · ton · ic \ ˌ se-m ē - ' tä-nik, ˌ se- ˌ m ī -, -mi- \ adjective

– semi · ton · i · cal · ly \ -ni-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb

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