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Diminished second

Noun

Definitions

1.Nounan interval that is equivalent to a major second lowered by two chromatic semitones, or a minor second narrowed by a chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, this interval is equal to a unison, but in most other tunings, it is a distinct interval.

Synonyms

diminished thirddiminished octavediminished seventhminor secondaugmented seconddiminished fourthdiminished ninthdiminished fifthdiminished sixthsemitoneminor sixthmajor second
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