Minor Seventh
An interval spanning ten semitones, central to dominant seventh chords and the blues sound.
Category
intervals
Pronunciation
/ˈmaɪnə ˈsɛvənθ/
Origin
Latin (septimus, seventh)
Length
205 words · 2 min read
About Minor Seventh
The minor seventh is the distance from C to B-flat, or from G to F above, and it is one of the most harmonically active intervals in tonal music. It defines the dominant seventh chord (a major triad plus a minor seventh above the root), which creates the strongest pull towards resolution in classical harmony.
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Compound Interval
View all intervalsterms →An interval wider than an octave, such as a ninth, tenth, or eleventh.
Major SixthAn interval spanning nine semitones, often described as warm, open, and gently uplifting.
OctaveThe interval spanning eight diatonic scale degrees
Perfect FifthAn interval of seven semitones
AugmentedAn interval that has been widened by one semitone beyond its major or perfect form.
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