Second (music)

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In music, a second may refer to:

  • Minor second, or semitone
  • Neutral second, or three-quarters-tone (i.e., one-and-a-half semitones)
  • Major second, or whole tone (i.e, two semitones)
  • Augmented second, or either one-and-one-quarter tones (i.e., two-and-a-half semitones) or one-and-one-half tones (i.e., three semitones)

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