Meaning of the word "half step" in English
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half step
US /ˈhæf ˌstep/
UK /ˈhæf ˌstep/
Noun
1.
a musical interval of a semitone
Example:
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The melody uses a lot of half steps, creating a dissonant sound.
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To play a minor chord, you often lower the third note by a half step.
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