augmented seconds

A form of augmented second — an interval that is equivalent to a major second widened by one chromatic semitone. In twelve-tone equal temperament, this is equal to three half steps where the notes are in consecutive staff positions (compare minor third.)

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noun
  1. pluralplural of augmented second
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