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augmented [ɔːgˈmɛntɪd] adj
1. (Music, other) Music (of an interval) increased or expanded from the state of being perfect or major by the raising of the higher note or the dropping of the lower note by one semitone C to G is a perfect fifth, but C to G sharp is an augmented fifth Compare diminished [2] 2. (Music, other) Music a. denoting a chord based upon an augmented triad an augmented seventh chord b. denoting a triad consisting of the root plus a major third and an augmented fifth c. (postpositive) (esp in jazz) denoting a chord having as its root the note specified D augmented 3. having been increased, esp in number an augmented orchestra ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations augmented adj (Mus) fourth, fifth → übermäßig Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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