Definitions of tuning terms: diminished 5th, (c) 2002 by Joe Monzo

Definitions of tuning terms
© 1998 by Joseph L. Monzo
All definitions by Joe Monzo unless otherwise cited

diminished 5th

An interval composed of two tones and two diatonic semitones. Also known as the "tritone", which see for more information.

Updated: 2002.1.15

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