half step en · NOUN
Meanings
- (US) The distance between two tones. In 12-tone equal temperament, its frequency ratio is 2^(1/12), or about 1.059 or 18/17.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| half steps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
semitone · cent · whole step