musical interval

• Distance de hauteur entre deux notes, mesurée en degrés tels que les secondes, tierces ou octaves, qui constitue la base de la mélodie et de l'harmonie en musique.

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.

   intervalle musical

   • 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.

   intervalle musical

   • 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.