augmented second

English

Noun

augmented second (plural augmented seconds)

  1. (music) an interval that is equivalent to a major second widened by one chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, this is equal to three half steps where the notes are in consecutive staff positions (compare minor third.)
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