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whole step

 
noun Music.
an interval of two semitones, as A-B or B-C♯; a major second.
Also called whole·tone.

Origin:
1895–1900
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Whole step is always a great word to know.
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quarter note that is lengthened by half
tone on the fifth degree from another tone
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whole tone or (US and Canadian) whole step
 
—n
Often shortened to: tone an interval of two semitones; a frequency difference of 200 cents in the system of equal temperament
 
whole step or (US and Canadian) whole step
 
—n

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