THE INTERVALS
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1.
Melodic intervals:
Example 1:
Definition: intervals in which the notes are played successively
a.
The minor second
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Composition : semitone

b.
The major second
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Composition : 1 tone

c.
The minor third
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Composition : 1 tone + semitone

d.
The major third
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Composition : 2 tones

e.
The perfect fourth
·
Composition : 2 tones + semitone

f.
The perfect fifth
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Composition : 3 tones + semitone

g.
The minor sixth
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Composition : 3 tones + 2 semitones

h.
The major sixth
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Composition : 4 tones + semitone

i.
The minor seventh
·
Composition : 4 tones + 2 semitones

j.
The major seventh
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Composition : 5 tones + semitone

k.
The perfect octave
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Composition : 5 tones + 2 semitones
