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Quarter-Tone

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A quarter of a whole tone; a musical interval that is smaller than a half step.

Sense: Musical notation

Usage: In musical theory and composition, quarter-tones are used to express microtonal music, which involves pitches falling between the traditional twelve-note chromatic scale.

Example Sentence: She employed quarter-tones in her composition to create a unique and experimental sound.

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