"augmented seventh" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: augmented sevenths [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} augmented seventh (plural augmented sevenths)
  1. (music) an interval that is equivalent to widening a major seventh by one chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it is equivalent to an octave.
    Sense id: en-augmented_seventh-en-noun-QrwFewd6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Music Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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