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What does 'M' stand for in interval shorthand?
Major
What does 'm' stand for in interval shorthand?
Minor
What does 'P' stand for in interval shorthand?
Perfect
What does 'A' stand for in interval shorthand?
Augmented
What does 'd' stand for in interval shorthand?
Diminished
What intervals are in a major scale (from the root)?
M2, M3, P4, P5, M6, M7, P8
What is an interval?
The distance in pitch between two notes.
What is a harmonic interval?
Notes played simultaneously.
What is a melodic interval?
Notes played one after the other.
Define 'interval size'.
The numerical distance between notes (2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.).
Define 'interval quality'.
The specific type of interval (major, minor, perfect, etc.).
What is a major interval?
An interval found in a major scale.
What is a minor interval?
One half step smaller than a major interval.
What intervals are considered perfect?
Unison, 4th, 5th, and octave.
What is an augmented interval?
A major or perfect interval increased by a half step.
What is a diminished interval?
A minor or perfect interval decreased by a half step.
What is a tritone?
An interval of three whole steps (A4 or d5).
Define 'unison'.
Two notes at the same pitch.
Define 'octave'.
An interval of eight notes.