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Viertelton
German → American English
American English
quarter tone
Musik: ein Intervall, das halb so groß ist wie ein Halbton; ein Viertel eines Ganztons.
In der zeitgenössischen Musik werden oft Vierteltöne verwendet.Use Viertelton mainly in music theory and performance contexts, especially when discussing microtonal scales or pitch deviations smaller than a semitone.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Viertelton” mean in English?
It means “quarter tone.”
How is “Viertelton” used in music?
It refers to a pitch interval equal to half a semitone, common in microtonal music and some non-Western musical traditions.
Is “Viertelton” a common word in everyday German?
No, it is mainly used in music theory, singing, and instrument tuning.