the smallest non-unison interval
Second
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Simple interval
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an interval of an octave or less
Step
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an interval of a second
Compound interval
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an interval greater than an octave, for example, a ninth, an eleventh, a thirteenth
Consecutive interval
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a progression where the harmonic interval between the parts remains fixed in octaves, in thirds, in fourths……..
Diatonic interval
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the interval between any two notes that both appear in the major or minor scales of the prevailing keynote
Diminished
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an interval narrowed by one semitone from a perfect or minor interval
Equal temperament
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the modern method of tuning where the interval of an octave is exact and the interval between each successive semitone is equ…
Fourth
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interval of four diatonic scale notes, counting the first and last note, for example, the interval from 'C' to 'F'