What is another word for semitone?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛmɪtˌə͡ʊn] (IPA)

Semitone is a term used in music theory and refers to the smallest interval between two adjacent notes on a piano or other instrument. It is sometimes called a half-step. Synonyms for semitone include half-tone, half-step, diatonic semitone, or chromatic semitone. In music, semitones are important for creating melodies, harmonies, and chords. Understanding how to use semitones effectively can greatly enhance a musician's ability to create beautiful, complex, and expressive pieces of music. Whether you are a professional musician or an amateur, knowing the synonyms for semitone is a crucial part of understanding music theory and composition.

What are the hypernyms for Semitone?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Scales, Musical intervals.

Usage examples for Semitone

And, really, except that Fenwick seemed a little drowsy and reflective, and that Rosalind had a semitone of consolation in her manner towards him, there was nothing to excite suspicion.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
Fancy saying 'Yes, shut it,' in a confidential semitone!
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
Also, a margin of error of only a semitone is as good as could be expected considering the small number of examples on which the averages are based.
"Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries"
John D. Shortridge

Word of the Day

parroquet
Synonyms:
parakeet, paraquet, paroquet, parrakeet, parroket, parrot, parrot, parakeet, paraquet, paroquet.