Find Synonyms

semitone Synonyms

Another word for semitone

Choosing another word for semitone that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• noun (Context 1)

The smallest musical interval commonly used in Western tonal music, equal to half of a whole tone or one twelfth of an octave, such as the interval between two adjacent keys on a piano.

Usage Example

"The choir director asked the sopranos to raise their pitch by a single half step to match the organ."

Strongest
half step
half tone

Opposites of semitone

The opposite of semitone shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

whole step
whole tone
See all opposites of semitone

• Nearby Words

semisoft
semisolid
semisweet
semitone
semitrailer
semitransparent
semitropical

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Semitone. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/semitone
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.