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Halbtone
German → American English
American English
Semitones
Musikalischer Abstand von einem Halbton zwischen zwei Tönen.
Zwischen den Tönen E und F liegt nur ein Halbtone.In music theory, use Halbtone for the distance between two adjacent piano keys; the plural is usually Halbtöne in German. The spelling Halbtone is uncommon compared with the standard form Halbton.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Halbtone mean in English?
Halbtone means semitone or half step in English.
Is Halbtone the same as Halbton?
Yes, Halbtone appears to be a nonstandard or variant spelling of Halbton, which means semitone.
How do you say Halbtone in a music context?
In music, Halbtone is translated as semitone.