Articles tagged with: "chromaticsemitone"

The Augmented Unison: Understanding Music's Smallest Chromatic Step

The Augmented Unison: Understanding Music's Smallest Chromatic Step

This article demystifies the augmented unison, a fundamental interval in music theory. We explore its precise definition, its critical enharmonic relationship with the minor second, and its essential...

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Minor Second Interval: The Tension of Adjacent Notes

Minor Second Interval: The Tension of Adjacent Notes

The minor second, the smallest interval in Western music, spans a single semitone (or half step). It is the most dissonant harmonic interval, creating a powerful sense of tension that …

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