wholetone

/ˈhwɒl.tən/

Definitions

1. noun

A complete, unbroken tone or pitch, often used in music to describe a pitch without any dissonant overtones or undertones.

“The musician carefully crafted a wholetone to create a sense of harmony in her composition.”

Synonyms

  • perfect pitch
  • pure tone
  • unbroken tone

Antonyms

  • discordant tone
  • dissonant pitch