Half-step Synonyms

The musical interval between adjacent keys on a keyboard instrument
Synonyms:
  1. semitone
  2. halftone
  3. minor-second

Half-step Sentence Examples

  • I went through the entire nocturne with the hands separated by a half-step.

  • The inimitable Transylvanian style is evident as the violin strings produce trills and frequent half-step note variations in sound.

  • B and E do not have the same half step that other notes do; they move directly to the next note.