Interval
The distance between any two pitches is known as their interval.
The most common names of intervals are:[1]
| Distance in semitones | Interval name |
|---|---|
| 0 | Unison |
| 1 | Minor 2nd |
| 2 | Major 2nd |
| 3 | Minor 3rd |
| 4 | Major 3rd |
| 5 | Perfect 4th |
| 6 | Augmented 4th / Diminished 5th |
| 7 | Perfect 5th |
| 8 | Minor 6th |
| 9 | Major 6th |
| 10 | Minor 7th |
| 11 | Major 7th |
| 12 | Perfect 8ve (octave) |
For example, C and G are 7 semitones apart, making their interval a perfect fifth.
Some of these intervals have additional names, depending on their context.
References
- The AB Guide to Music Theory Eric Taylor, 1990, ISBN 1-85472-446-0, pp. 46—51
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