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musical interval

/ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈɪntəvəl/

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/ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈɪntəvəl/C1formalart
  • ruРасстояние по высоте звука между двумя нотами, измеряемое в шагах, таких как секунды, терции или октавы, являющееся основой мелодии и гармонии в музыке.

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.

    ruРасстояние между высотами звука

    • 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.

    ruКонкретный названный интервал

    • 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.