whole tone

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Definition Noun : A whole tone is a musical interval equal to two semitones. It is the distance between two notes that have one note in between them on a standard musical scale. For example, the interval from C to D is a whole tone. Usage The term "whole tone" is used primarily in music theory to describe a specific interval. It is a fundamental unit in constructing scales. * In a major scale,...