Whole Step (Noun)
Meaning
A musical interval of two semitones.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The melody moved up a whole step from the tonic note to create a sense of tension.
- A whole step is the smallest interval used in traditional Western music to create a sense of resolution.
- The guitarist played a whole step down to create a somber mood in the song.
- The composer used a whole step to separate the two themes in the sonata.
- The singer's voice jumped up a whole step to hit the high note in the chorus.