musical interval

• 音高之间的距离，以音级（如二度、三度或八度）来衡量，是音乐中旋律与和声的基础。

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.

   音程

   • 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.

   特定音程

   • 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.