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semitone

semitone In this historical source, a semitone means half a tone in music.

In this historical source, a semitone means half a tone in music. The entry also notes a sign that raises or lowers a note by a semitone.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Chroma” (Chroma).
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