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semitone
noun
(semi-tone)
the tone at a half step; also : half step
semitone
noun
(semi-tone)
a walking step of 15 inches or in double time of 18 inches
semitone
noun
(semi-tone)
a musical interval (such as E-F or B-C) equivalent to 1/12 of an octave —called also semitone
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