How do you pronounce Minor Second?

Minor Second is pronounced "/ˈmaɪnə ˈsɛkənd/".

What is the opposite of Minor Second?

The opposite of Minor Second includes: major second.

Minor Second

An interval spanning one semitone, the smallest step in standard Western music.

About Minor Second

The minor second is the distance between any two adjacent notes in the chromatic scaleChromatic ScaleA scale comprising all twelve semitones within an octaveView full entry → — C to D-flatFlatAn accidental that lowers the pitch of a note by one semitone.View full entry →, E to F, or B to C, for example. It produces a sharpSharpAn accidental that raises the pitch of a note by one semitone.View full entry →, tense, dissonant sound when two notes a minor second apart are played simultaneously, and this dissonanceDissonanceIntervals or chords perceived as tense, unstable, and seeking resolution.View full entry → makes it one of the most expressive intervals in music.