Chromatic Semitone
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Chromatic Semitone
Interval Musical Interval Semitone Diatonic Semitone Chromatic Scale
A chromatic semitone is an interval of one semitone between **two pitches with the same letter name**, such as C to C♯ or A to A♭.
Characteristics
- Not part of the diatonic scale
- Often used to add tension or color
- Common in Chromatic Scale motion
Comparison
Differs from a Diatonic Semitone, which connects two distinct letter names (like E to F or B to C).