perfect fifths

A form of perfect fifth — An interval equal to that of between the second and third harmonics of the harmonic series. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it spans seven semitones or five degrees of the diatonic scale.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of perfect fifth
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