Tritone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹaɪˌtəʊ̯n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tritone is a noun meaning (music) An interval of three whole tones.
Meaning
(music) An interval of three whole tones.
More Meanings
- A picture printed in three shades.
- Having three tones.
Example Sentences
The tritone has a pitch ratio close to 17:12.
Near-synonyms: augmented fourth, diminished fifth
Fortrel-and-rayon-linen tritone dress, with drawstring waist.
When using tritones or quadtones (in which three colours are blended together) all the secondary colours are mixed together.
Word Forms
- tritones
- tri-tone
Synonyms for tritone
Depending on context, synonyms include diabolus, tritoned.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quadtone, tierce, triad, tritave, triole, third.
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