musical interval

• Der Abstand in der Tonhöhe zwischen zwei Tönen, gemessen in Schritten wie Sekunden, Terzen oder Oktaven, der die Grundlage von Melodie und Harmonie in der Musik bildet.

The distance in pitch between two notes, measured in steps such as seconds, thirds, or octaves, fundamental to melody and harmony in music.

1. Distance between pitchesB2formal

   The difference in pitch between two sounds, measured in steps or half steps.

   Abstand zwischen Tonhöhen

   • A perfect fifth is a common musical interval in harmony.
   • The interval between C and E is a major third.
   • She practiced recognizing intervals by ear.

2. Specific named intervalB2formal

   A specific named distance between two notes, such as a second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, or octave.

   Konkret benanntes Intervall

   • The interval of an octave is the same note but higher.
   • A minor second is the smallest interval in Western music.
   • The song begins with a descending perfect fourth interval.