semitonically

/ˌsɛmɪˈtɑnɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that involves or uses semitones in music.
    • The melody moved semitonically, climbing step by step.
    • The harmony shifted semitonically, creating a sense of tension.
    • He played the passage semitonically, emphasizing each half-step.
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