septime
9.9
The seventh note in a scale that makes the music feel tense
- noun
- /ˈsɛpˌtaɪm/
- Specialized
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séptima
- She practiced singing the septime to improve her understanding of musical intervals.
Examples
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In this piece, the septime creates a sense of dissonance that stands out.
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A septime is often used in jazz compositions.
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The composer used a septime to add tension before resolving the melody.
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The septime creates a unique sound in music.
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The composer used a septime to add tension before resolving the melody.
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In this piece, the septime creates a sense of dissonance that stands out.
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She practiced singing the septime to improve her understanding of musical intervals.
Synonyms
2
6.2
An interval in music between two notes seven steps apart
has identical meaning but uses an alternative form of the same term
Surface Forms
Etymology
Septime comes from French septième and the root sept-, which mean 'seven', like the number 'seven'. In music a septime is the 'seventh' note or interval, which is why it often sounds tense and wants to move back to the main note.