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semitones

/ˈsɛmiˌtoʊnz/

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noun

半音

The musical interval equal (exactly or approximately) to half a tone or one-twelfth of an octave

Examples :

"The piano tuner meticulously adjusted the strings to ensure the notes were precisely a number of semitones apart, creating a harmonious sound. "

钢琴调音师一丝不苟地调整琴弦，确保每个音符之间相隔准确的半音数，从而创造出和谐的声音。

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noun

半音，小二度

Any of the pitches of the chromatic scale

Examples :

"The melody moved smoothly through the scale, using both whole tones and semitones to create a rich sound. "

这段旋律在音阶上流畅地行进，利用全音和半音 (即小二度)，营造出丰富的音响效果。

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