Semiditone

Semiditone
Semiditone \Sem`i*di"tone`\, n. [Pref. semi- + ditone: cf. It. semiditono. Cf. {Hemiditone}.] (Gr. Mus.) A lesser third, having its terms as 6 to 5; a hemiditone. [R.] [1913 Webster]

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