"augmented second" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: augmented seconds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} augmented second (plural augmented seconds)
  1. (music) an interval that is equivalent to a major second widened by one chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, this is equal to three half steps where the notes are in consecutive staff positions (compare minor third.) Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-augmented_second-en-noun-7tVwI4gS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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