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tritone Definition

tri·tone (trī′tōn′)

noun

Music an interval of three whole tones

Etymology: ML tritonum < Gr tritonon: see tri- & tone

tritone Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • chord: Since tritone chords are generally avoided in vocal music, the second chord of khulo is an octave.

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