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Meaning of diminished second | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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an interval that is equivalent to a major second lowered by two chromatic semitones, or a minor second narrowed by a chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, this interval is equal to a unison, but in most other tunings, it is a distinct interval.

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