semitonal

/ˌsɛmiˈtoʊnəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or consisting of a semitone (the smallest interval in Western music, like between two adjacent keys on a piano).
    • The composer's style is known for its frequent semitonal movements.
    • The piece uses a semitonal shift that creates a tense feeling.
    • He practiced the semitonal scale to improve his finger precision.
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