semitonic

/ˌsɛmɪˈtɑnɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or consisting of semitones in music.
    • The song's semitonic shifts surprised the audience.
    • The composer used a semitonic scale to give the piece an exotic sound.
    • Her semitonic approach to harmony made the chords feel restless.
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