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whole tone

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun whole tone has 1 sense
  1. tone, whole tone, step, whole step - a musical interval of two semitones
    --1 is a kind of interval, musical interval

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Whole Tone

Definition: Whole tone refers to a musical scale consisting entirely of whole steps, resulting in a series of evenly spaced tones.

Parts of Speech: noun, adjective

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: In music theory, a whole tone scale.

Example: The whole tone is frequently used in impressionistic music.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Describing a musical composition or passage written predominantly in whole tones.

Example: The composer's latest piece is characterized by a haunting whole-tone melody.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun: The whole tone can create a dreamy and ethereal atmosphere in music.

Example: The pianist played a beautiful solo, using the whole tone to create a sense of tranquility.

Usage 2:

Adjective: The whole-tone composition has gained popularity in contemporary music.

Example: The orchestra performed a whole-tone piece that showcased the unique harmonies and timbres of the scale.

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