ALL meanings of melodic interval
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M m - noun melodic interval an intervening period of time: an interval of 50 years. 1
- noun melodic interval a period of temporary cessation; pause: intervals between the volleys of gunfire. 1
- noun melodic interval a space between things, points, limits, etc.; interspace: an interval of ten feet between posts. 1
- noun melodic interval Mathematics. the totality of points on a line between two designated points or endpoints that may or may not be included. any generalization of this to higher dimensions, as a rectangle with sides parallel to the coordinate axes. 1
- noun melodic interval the space between soldiers or units in military formation. 1
- noun melodic interval Music. the difference in pitch between two tones, as between two tones sounded simultaneously (harmonic interval) or between two tones sounded successively (melodic interval) 1
- noun melodic interval Chiefly New England. intervale. 1
- noun melodic interval Cards. a period in a game for placing bets. 1
- noun melodic interval British. an intermission, as between the acts of a play. 1
- idioms melodic interval at intervals, at particular periods of time; now and then: At intervals, there were formal receptions at the governor's mansion. at particular places, with gaps in between: detour signs at intervals along the highway. 1