"diminished third" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: diminished thirds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} diminished third (plural diminished thirds)
  1. (music) An interval that is equivalent to a minor third narrowed by one chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, this is equivalent to a major second. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-diminished_third-en-noun-j~23xpFc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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