minor seventh en · NOUN
Meanings
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A musical interval in Western music that is equal to or approximates a ratio of 9/5 or 16/9, depending on the context. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it spans ten semitones and seven degrees of the diatonic scale.
The minor seventh has a pitch ratio close to 57:32.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| minor sevenths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |