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diminished thirds

diminished thirds is the plural of diminished third.

Meaning of diminished third

Noun

diminished third (plural diminished thirds)

  1. An interval that is equivalent to a minor third narrowed by one chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, this is equivalent to a major second.

Questions about diminished thirds

What is diminished thirds the plural of?
Diminished thirds is the plural of diminished third.

Words near diminished thirds in the dictionary

  1. diminished seventh chords
  2. diminished sevenths
  3. diminished sixth
  4. diminished sixths
  5. diminished third
  6. diminished thirds
  7. diminished triad
  8. diminished triads
  9. diminished value
  10. diminisher
  11. diminishers

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