Meaning Of The Word Semitone

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What's The Definition Of Semitone?

semitone
countable noun: In Western music, a semitone is the smallest interval between two musical notes. Two semitones are equal to one tone.

semitone in American English
the difference in pitch between any two immediately adjacent keys on the piano; half of a whole tone
noun: a pitch interval halfway between two whole tones

semitone in British English
noun: an interval corresponding to a frequency difference of 100 cents as measured in the system of equal temperament, and denoting the pitch difference between certain adjacent degrees of the diatonic scale (diatonic semitone) or between one note and its sharp

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