whole step

noun

Definition of whole step

: a musical interval (such as C–D or C–B^♭) comprising two half steps

— called also whole tone

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The first known use of whole step was circa 1899

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whole step

noun

English Language Learners Definition of whole step

music : a difference in pitch that is equal to 1/6 of an octave

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