Fifth
The interval spanning five scale degrees, most commonly the perfect fifth.
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intervals
Origin
English
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About Fifth
The fifth is one of the most important intervals in Western music. A perfect fifth spans seven semitones (e.g., C to G) and has a frequency ratio of 3:2, giving it a pure, open, powerful sound.
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View all intervalsterms →An interval wider than an octave, such as a ninth, tenth, or eleventh.
ThirdAn interval spanning three diatonic scale degrees
Minor SixthAn interval spanning eight semitones, with a bittersweet quality often used in expressive melodic writing.
Major SixthAn interval spanning nine semitones, often described as warm, open, and gently uplifting.
UnisonTwo or more voices or instruments sounding the same pitch simultaneously or playing the same melody.
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