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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First Known Use of whole step
circa 1899
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whole step
noun
Definition of whole step for English Language Learners
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music : a difference in pitch that is equal to 1/6 of an octave
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