Meaning Of The Word Whole tone

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Whole tone Meaning

Whole tone Definition
Whole tone Definition

What's The Definition Of Whole tone?

whole tone in American English
an interval consisting of two adjacent semitones

whole tone in British English
noun: an interval of two semitones; a frequency difference of 200 cents in the system of equal temperament

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