A major third has four semitones.
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Semitones
Synonyms for "semitones" (16 found)
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Sample sentences
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There are twelve semitones in an octave.
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Ivor’s voice was deep and quiet, with clear enunciation; while that of Captain Peirce was some semitones higher in key, with a rapid and rather indistinct intonation.
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