Example: O músico percebeu um semitom na música que tocava.
Definition
"Semitom" refers to the smallest musical interval used in Western music, equivalent to one half step or half tone, which is the pitch difference between two adjacent keys on a piano. It is essential for creating scales and melodies, often perceived as a subtle change in sound.
Translations
semitone
semitono
semitoon
semitò
demi-ton
Halbton
semitono
Etymology
The word "semitom" comes from the Latin 'semi,' meaning 'half,' and the Greek 'tonos,' meaning 'tone' or 'sound.' Did you know? This term literally means 'half tone,' perfectly describing the interval's nature as half of a whole tone.
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