Perfect fifth

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounAn interval equal to that of between the second and third harmonics of the harmonic series. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it spans seven semitones or five degrees of the diatonic scale.

"The perfect fifth has a pitch ratio close to 3:2."

Synonyms

perfect fourth diminished fifth cycle of fifths fifth augmented fifth twelfth quint diminished fourth circle of fifths minor sixth minor seventh major sixth

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