ABRSM Theory

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ABRSM Theory

• Tones semitones

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The semitone
The semitone is a musical interval.
An interval is the measured distance between two
notes.
The semitone is also known as a minor second.
The semitone is also known as half step.
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The tone
The tone is a musical interval.
The tone is also known as a major second.
The tone is also known as full step.
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The semitone
One semitone
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The tone
Two semitones
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Identify the following
A semitone
One semitone
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Identify the following
A tone
Two semitones
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Identify the following
A tone
Two semitones
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Identify the following
A semitone
One semitone
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Identify the following
A semitone
A tone
A semitone
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Identify the following
A tone
A tone
A semitone