perfect fourth en · NOUN
Etymology
The word perfect refers to intervals that are neither major nor minor.
Meanings
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A musical interval spanning four degrees of the diatonic scale. In the Western twelve-semitone system, it consists of five standard semitones.
The perfect fourth has a pitch ratio close to 4:3.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| perfect fourths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
diminished fourth · augmented fourth
Synonyms
Translations (1)
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