interval class

noun

An interval measured by the distance between its two pitch classes ordered so they are as close as possible.

Meanings

nouninterval class (plural interval classes)

plural interval classes

  1. entertainmentAn interval measured by the distance between its two pitch classes ordered so they are as close as possible.
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Chicago

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