an interval of a second
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Simple interval
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an interval of an octave or less
Second
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the smallest non unison interval
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…
Escape note
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non harmonic note, being approached by a whole step or half step and resolving to a chord note by a leap