minor second

Noun

Meaning

minor second (plural minor seconds)

(music) an interval that is equivalent to one half step
The minor second has a pitch ratio close to 18:17.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

mediant semitone half step submediant M2

Examples

Dorian is the same as minor mode except with a major sixth, and Phrygian mode is the same as minor mode except with a minor second. Source: Internet

They lack roughness because they lack major and minor second intervals. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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