"augmented third" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: augmented thirds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} augmented third (plural augmented thirds)
  1. (music) an interval that is equivalent to a major third widened by one chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, this is equivalent to a perfect fourth. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-augmented_third-en-noun-LCMHLgwP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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