half step
US /ˈhæf ˌstep/
UK /ˈhæf ˌstep/

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半音
a musical interval of a semitone
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The melody uses a lot of half steps, creating a dissonant sound.
这段旋律使用了许多半音,创造出不和谐的声音。
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To play a minor chord, you often lower the third note by a half step.
要弹奏小和弦,你通常会将第三个音符降低一个半音。