tritone Meaning & Definition
/ˈtɹaɪˌtəʊ̯n/
What Does Tritone Mean?
Tritone is used as a noun meaning An interval of three whole tones. As an adjective, it means Having three tones.
Tritone in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɹaɪˌtəʊ̯n/ |
| Plural | tritones |
Tritone Definition (Noun)
- An interval of three whole tones.
The tritone has a pitch ratio close to 17:12.
Noun
- A picture printed in three shades.
Tritone as an Adjective
- Having three tones.
Synonyms of Tritone
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Tritone synonyms and antonyms →Tritone in a Sentence
The tritone has a pitch ratio close to 17:12.
Word Forms & Grammar
tritone (plural tritones)
tritone (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Tritone
Origin of Tritone
Origin 1: Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin tritonus, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek τρίτονος (trítonos). By surface analysis, tri- + tone.
Origin 2: From tri- + tone.