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augmented seconds

augmented seconds is the plural of augmented second.

Meaning of augmented second

Noun

augmented second (plural augmented seconds)

  1. 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.)

Questions about augmented seconds

What is augmented seconds the plural of?
Augmented seconds is the plural of augmented second.

Words near augmented seconds in the dictionary

  1. augmented octave
  2. augmented octaves
  3. augmented realities
  4. augmented reality
  5. augmented second
  6. augmented seconds
  7. augmented seventh
  8. augmented sevenths
  9. augmented sixth
  10. augmented sixth chord
  11. augmented sixth chords

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