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Semiditone

Semˊi-di′toneˊ

,
Noun.
[Pref.
semi-
+
ditone
: cf. It.
semiditono
. Cf.
Hemiditone
.]
(Gr. Mus.)
A lesser third, having its terms as 6 to 5; a hemiditone.
[R.]

Definition 2024


semiditone

semiditone

English

Noun

semiditone (plural semiditones)

  1. (music) The lesser third, having its terms as 6 to 5; a hemiditone.