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Meaning of augmented sixth | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

an interval that is equivalent to a major sixth widened by one chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, this is equivalent to a minor seventh.

Examples

“An augmented sixth on C: 1”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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