Music Interval Flashcards: Size, Quality & Note Spelling

Installable practice for interval names, semitone counts, inversions, identification, and spelling-aware construction in written music theory.

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Written intervals get slippery when letter count, semitone distance, and spelling point in different directions. This 181-card deck turns those compact rules into retrieval practice for simple intervals from P1 through P8 in common Western written music theory and 12-tone equal temperament.

The sequence starts with size and quality families, abbreviations, and the conventional semitone chart. It then covers inversion pairs before moving into 48 note-pair identification prompts and 48 construction prompts. Cards practice interval name → semitone count, conventional semitone count → interval name, written notes → size and quality, and named interval + starting note → one correctly spelled upper note. Selected enharmonic contrasts show why equal semitone spans can carry different written names.

Reverse semitone cards use the conventional perfect/major/minor chart plus both tritone spellings. Other augmented and diminished enharmonic names appear only in selected contrast cards, not as an exhaustive reverse mapping. There is no audio, ear training, staff notation, compound intervals, exhaustive transposition grid, every enharmonic permutation, or course-specific grading.

The facts are common-knowledge music fundamentals checked against open educational references. CC0 applies to the original card wording, selection, ordering, metadata, and generated cover to the extent those elements carry rights; no ownership is claimed over musical facts.

This is an independent fundamentals deck. It supports written practice rather than replacing notation exercises, ear training, a course, teacher guidance, or a particular exam syllabus.

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  1. Ikhadi 1

    Umbuzo

    In written music theory, what is an interval?

    Impendulo

    The distance between two pitches. A written interval is named by its number and quality.

  2. Ikhadi 2

    Umbuzo

    How does a major interval compare with the minor interval of the same number?

    Impendulo

    A major interval is one semitone wider. The written interval number stays the same.

  3. Ikhadi 3

    Umbuzo

    How do you find an interval number from two written note names?

    Impendulo

    Count letter names inclusively from the lower note to the upper note. C–E counts C, D, E, so it is a third.

  4. Ikhadi 4

    Umbuzo

    What quality results when a major or perfect interval widens by one semitone without changing its number?

    Impendulo

    Augmented. For example, widening C–F from P4 to C–F♯ produces A4.

  5. Ikhadi 5

    Umbuzo

    Which interval numbers belong to the perfect family?

    Impendulo

    Unisons, fourths, fifths, and octaves: 1, 4, 5, and 8.

  6. Ikhadi 6

    Umbuzo

    What two parts make a specific written interval name?

    Impendulo

    Quality and number. For example, “major third” combines the quality major with the number third.

  7. Ikhadi 7

    Umbuzo

    How does a minor interval compare with the major interval of the same number?

    Impendulo

    A minor interval is one semitone narrower. The written interval number stays the same.

  8. Ikhadi 8

    Umbuzo

    Do accidentals change an interval's generic number?

    Impendulo

    No. The written letter names set the number; accidentals can change the quality.

  9. Ikhadi 9

    Umbuzo

    What quality results when a minor or perfect interval narrows by one semitone without changing its number?

    Impendulo

    Diminished. For example, narrowing C–G from P5 to C–G♭ produces d5.

  10. Ikhadi 10

    Umbuzo

    Which interval numbers belong to the major/minor family?

    Impendulo

    Seconds, thirds, sixths, and sevenths: 2, 3, 6, and 7.

  11. Ikhadi 11

    Umbuzo

    Which comes first when naming an interval: quality or number?

    Impendulo

    Quality comes first. Say “minor third,” not “third minor.”

  12. Ikhadi 12

    Umbuzo

    What is a simple interval?

    Impendulo

    An interval from a unison through an octave. Intervals larger than an octave are compound and are outside this deck's scope.

  13. Ikhadi 13

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation P1 mean?

    Impendulo

    Perfect unison.

  14. Ikhadi 14

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation m2 mean?

    Impendulo

    Minor second.

  15. Ikhadi 15

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation M2 mean?

    Impendulo

    Major second.

  16. Ikhadi 16

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation m3 mean?

    Impendulo

    Minor third.

  17. Ikhadi 17

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation M3 mean?

    Impendulo

    Major third.

  18. Ikhadi 18

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation P4 mean?

    Impendulo

    Perfect fourth.

  19. Ikhadi 19

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation A4 mean?

    Impendulo

    Augmented fourth.

  20. Ikhadi 20

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation P5 mean?

    Impendulo

    Perfect fifth.

  21. Ikhadi 21

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation m6 mean?

    Impendulo

    Minor sixth.

  22. Ikhadi 22

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation M6 mean?

    Impendulo

    Major sixth.

  23. Ikhadi 23

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation d5 mean?

    Impendulo

    Diminished fifth.

  24. Ikhadi 24

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation m7 mean?

    Impendulo

    Minor seventh.

  25. Ikhadi 25

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation M7 mean?

    Impendulo

    Major seventh.

  26. Ikhadi 26

    Umbuzo

    What does the interval abbreviation P8 mean?

    Impendulo

    Perfect octave.

  27. Ikhadi 27

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a perfect unison (P1) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    0 semitones.

  28. Ikhadi 28

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a minor second (m2) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    1 semitone.

  29. Ikhadi 29

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a major second (M2) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    2 semitones.

  30. Ikhadi 30

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a minor third (m3) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    3 semitones.

  31. Ikhadi 31

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a major third (M3) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    4 semitones.

  32. Ikhadi 32

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a perfect fourth (P4) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    5 semitones.

  33. Ikhadi 33

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does an augmented fourth (A4) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    6 semitones.

  34. Ikhadi 34

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a perfect fifth (P5) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    7 semitones.

  35. Ikhadi 35

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a minor sixth (m6) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    8 semitones.

  36. Ikhadi 36

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a major sixth (M6) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    9 semitones.

  37. Ikhadi 37

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a diminished fifth (d5) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    6 semitones.

  38. Ikhadi 38

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a minor seventh (m7) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    10 semitones.

  39. Ikhadi 39

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a major seventh (M7) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    11 semitones.

  40. Ikhadi 40

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones does a perfect octave (P8) span in 12-TET?

    Impendulo

    12 semitones.

  41. Ikhadi 41

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 0 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A perfect unison (P1). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  42. Ikhadi 42

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 1 semitone?

    Impendulo

    A minor second (m2). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  43. Ikhadi 43

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 2 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A major second (M2). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  44. Ikhadi 44

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 3 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A minor third (m3). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  45. Ikhadi 45

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 4 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A major third (M3). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  46. Ikhadi 46

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 5 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A perfect fourth (P4). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  47. Ikhadi 47

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 6 semitones?

    Impendulo

    An augmented fourth (A4) or diminished fifth (d5). Six semitones does not fix the written number; note spelling distinguishes A4 from d5.

  48. Ikhadi 48

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 7 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A perfect fifth (P5). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  49. Ikhadi 49

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 8 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A minor sixth (m6). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  50. Ikhadi 50

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 9 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A major sixth (M6). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  51. Ikhadi 51

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 10 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A minor seventh (m7). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  52. Ikhadi 52

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 11 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A major seventh (M7). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  53. Ikhadi 53

    Umbuzo

    In the conventional simple-interval chart, what interval spans 12 semitones?

    Impendulo

    A perfect octave (P8). This is the conventional basic-chart name; unusual enharmonic spellings can produce another written interval.

  54. Ikhadi 54

    Umbuzo

    What does it mean to invert a simple interval?

    Impendulo

    Move the lower note up an octave, or the upper note down an octave, so their order reverses.

  55. Ikhadi 55

    Umbuzo

    Which interval number is the inversion partner of a unison?

    Impendulo

    An octave. Unisons and octaves form the 1 ↔ 8 inversion pair.

  56. Ikhadi 56

    Umbuzo

    How does perfect quality change under interval inversion?

    Impendulo

    It stays perfect. A perfect interval inverts to another perfect interval.

  57. Ikhadi 57

    Umbuzo

    Which interval number is the inversion partner of a second?

    Impendulo

    A seventh. Seconds and sevenths form the 2 ↔ 7 inversion pair.

  58. Ikhadi 58

    Umbuzo

    What do the numbers of a simple interval and its inversion add up to?

    Impendulo

    1. For example, a third inverts to a sixth because 3 + 6 = 9.
  59. Ikhadi 59

    Umbuzo

    How do major and minor qualities change under interval inversion?

    Impendulo

    They swap. Major inverts to minor, and minor inverts to major.

  60. Ikhadi 60

    Umbuzo

    Which interval number is the inversion partner of a third?

    Impendulo

    A sixth. Thirds and sixths form the 3 ↔ 6 inversion pair.

  61. Ikhadi 61

    Umbuzo

    How do augmented and diminished qualities change under interval inversion?

    Impendulo

    They swap. Augmented inverts to diminished, and diminished inverts to augmented.

  62. Ikhadi 62

    Umbuzo

    How many semitones do a simple interval and its octave inversion span in total?

    Impendulo

    12 semitones. Their two spans complete an octave.

  63. Ikhadi 63

    Umbuzo

    Which interval number is the inversion partner of a fourth?

    Impendulo

    A fifth. Fourths and fifths form the 4 ↔ 5 inversion pair.

  64. Ikhadi 64

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a perfect unison (P1)?

    Impendulo

    A perfect octave (P8).

  65. Ikhadi 65

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a minor second (m2)?

    Impendulo

    A major seventh (M7).

  66. Ikhadi 66

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a major second (M2)?

    Impendulo

    A minor seventh (m7).

  67. Ikhadi 67

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a minor third (m3)?

    Impendulo

    A major sixth (M6).

  68. Ikhadi 68

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a major third (M3)?

    Impendulo

    A minor sixth (m6).

  69. Ikhadi 69

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a perfect fourth (P4)?

    Impendulo

    A perfect fifth (P5).

  70. Ikhadi 70

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of an augmented fourth (A4)?

    Impendulo

    A diminished fifth (d5).

  71. Ikhadi 71

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a perfect octave (P8)?

    Impendulo

    A perfect unison (P1).

  72. Ikhadi 72

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a major seventh (M7)?

    Impendulo

    A minor second (m2).

  73. Ikhadi 73

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a minor seventh (m7)?

    Impendulo

    A major second (M2).

  74. Ikhadi 74

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a major sixth (M6)?

    Impendulo

    A minor third (m3).

  75. Ikhadi 75

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a minor sixth (m6)?

    Impendulo

    A major third (M3).

  76. Ikhadi 76

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a perfect fifth (P5)?

    Impendulo

    A perfect fourth (P4).

  77. Ikhadi 77

    Umbuzo

    What is the inversion of a diminished fifth (d5)?

    Impendulo

    An augmented fourth (A4).

  78. Ikhadi 78

    Umbuzo

    Written interval C4 → C4?

    Impendulo

    Perfect unison (P1). The note letters make a unison, and the pitches span 0 semitones in 12-TET.

  79. Ikhadi 79

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → G4?

    Impendulo

    Minor second (m2). The note letters make a second, and the pitches span 1 semitone in 12-TET.

  80. Ikhadi 80

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval D4 → F♯4?

    Impendulo

    Major third (M3). The note letters make a third, and the pitches span 4 semitones in 12-TET.

  81. Ikhadi 81

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → F4?

    Impendulo

    Perfect fourth (P4). The note letters make a fourth, and the pitches span 5 semitones in 12-TET.

  82. Ikhadi 82

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval E4 → C5?

    Impendulo

    Minor sixth (m6). The note letters make a sixth, and the pitches span 8 semitones in 12-TET.

  83. Ikhadi 83

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval E♭4 → D5?

    Impendulo

    Major seventh (M7). The note letters make a seventh, and the pitches span 11 semitones in 12-TET.

  84. Ikhadi 84

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → G4?

    Impendulo

    Perfect fifth (P5). The note letters make a fifth, and the pitches span 7 semitones in 12-TET.

  85. Ikhadi 85

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval D♭4 → G4?

    Impendulo

    Augmented fourth (A4). The note letters make a fourth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  86. Ikhadi 86

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → D4?

    Impendulo

    Major second (M2). The note letters make a second, and the pitches span 2 semitones in 12-TET.

  87. Ikhadi 87

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval D4 → F4?

    Impendulo

    Minor third (m3). The note letters make a third, and the pitches span 3 semitones in 12-TET.

  88. Ikhadi 88

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → A4?

    Impendulo

    Major sixth (M6). The note letters make a sixth, and the pitches span 9 semitones in 12-TET.

  89. Ikhadi 89

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval D4 → A♭4?

    Impendulo

    Diminished fifth (d5). The note letters make a fifth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  90. Ikhadi 90

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → E5?

    Impendulo

    Minor seventh (m7). The note letters make a seventh, and the pitches span 10 semitones in 12-TET.

  91. Ikhadi 91

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → C5?

    Impendulo

    Perfect octave (P8). The note letters make an octave, and the pitches span 12 semitones in 12-TET.

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  92. Ikhadi 92

    Umbuzo

    Written interval F♯4 → F♯4?

    Impendulo

    Perfect unison (P1). The note letters make a unison, and the pitches span 0 semitones in 12-TET.

  93. Ikhadi 93

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → D♭4?

    Impendulo

    Minor second (m2). The note letters make a second, and the pitches span 1 semitone in 12-TET.

  94. Ikhadi 94

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval B♭3 → D4?

    Impendulo

    Major third (M3). The note letters make a third, and the pitches span 4 semitones in 12-TET.

  95. Ikhadi 95

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval D4 → G4?

    Impendulo

    Perfect fourth (P4). The note letters make a fourth, and the pitches span 5 semitones in 12-TET.

  96. Ikhadi 96

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → D5?

    Impendulo

    Minor sixth (m6). The note letters make a sixth, and the pitches span 8 semitones in 12-TET.

  97. Ikhadi 97

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → B4?

    Impendulo

    Major seventh (M7). The note letters make a seventh, and the pitches span 11 semitones in 12-TET.

  98. Ikhadi 98

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → C♯5?

    Impendulo

    Perfect fifth (P5). The note letters make a fifth, and the pitches span 7 semitones in 12-TET.

  99. Ikhadi 99

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → F♯4?

    Impendulo

    Augmented fourth (A4). The note letters make a fourth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  100. Ikhadi 100

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval E4 → F♯4?

    Impendulo

    Major second (M2). The note letters make a second, and the pitches span 2 semitones in 12-TET.

  101. Ikhadi 101

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval A3 → C4?

    Impendulo

    Minor third (m3). The note letters make a third, and the pitches span 3 semitones in 12-TET.

  102. Ikhadi 102

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → D♯5?

    Impendulo

    Major sixth (M6). The note letters make a sixth, and the pitches span 9 semitones in 12-TET.

  103. Ikhadi 103

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → G♭4?

    Impendulo

    Diminished fifth (d5). The note letters make a fifth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  104. Ikhadi 104

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval D4 → C5?

    Impendulo

    Minor seventh (m7). The note letters make a seventh, and the pitches span 10 semitones in 12-TET.

  105. Ikhadi 105

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval E4 → F4?

    Impendulo

    Minor second (m2). The note letters make a second, and the pitches span 1 semitone in 12-TET.

  106. Ikhadi 106

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → E4?

    Impendulo

    Major third (M3). The note letters make a third, and the pitches span 4 semitones in 12-TET.

  107. Ikhadi 107

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → B4?

    Impendulo

    Perfect fourth (P4). The note letters make a fourth, and the pitches span 5 semitones in 12-TET.

  108. Ikhadi 108

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → A♭4?

    Impendulo

    Minor sixth (m6). The note letters make a sixth, and the pitches span 8 semitones in 12-TET.

  109. Ikhadi 109

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → E♯5?

    Impendulo

    Major seventh (M7). The note letters make a seventh, and the pitches span 11 semitones in 12-TET.

  110. Ikhadi 110

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval B♭3 → F4?

    Impendulo

    Perfect fifth (P5). The note letters make a fifth, and the pitches span 7 semitones in 12-TET.

  111. Ikhadi 111

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F4 → B4?

    Impendulo

    Augmented fourth (A4). The note letters make a fourth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  112. Ikhadi 112

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → G♯4?

    Impendulo

    Major second (M2). The note letters make a second, and the pitches span 2 semitones in 12-TET.

  113. Ikhadi 113

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → E♭4?

    Impendulo

    Minor third (m3). The note letters make a third, and the pitches span 3 semitones in 12-TET.

  114. Ikhadi 114

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval E♭4 → C5?

    Impendulo

    Major sixth (M6). The note letters make a sixth, and the pitches span 9 semitones in 12-TET.

  115. Ikhadi 115

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → C5?

    Impendulo

    Diminished fifth (d5). The note letters make a fifth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  116. Ikhadi 116

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval B♭3 → A♭4?

    Impendulo

    Minor seventh (m7). The note letters make a seventh, and the pitches span 10 semitones in 12-TET.

  117. Ikhadi 117

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval B3 → C4?

    Impendulo

    Minor second (m2). The note letters make a second, and the pitches span 1 semitone in 12-TET.

  118. Ikhadi 118

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → A♯4?

    Impendulo

    Major third (M3). The note letters make a third, and the pitches span 4 semitones in 12-TET.

  119. Ikhadi 119

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval B♭3 → E♭4?

    Impendulo

    Perfect fourth (P4). The note letters make a fourth, and the pitches span 5 semitones in 12-TET.

  120. Ikhadi 120

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval A3 → F4?

    Impendulo

    Minor sixth (m6). The note letters make a sixth, and the pitches span 8 semitones in 12-TET.

  121. Ikhadi 121

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval D4 → A4?

    Impendulo

    Perfect fifth (P5). The note letters make a fifth, and the pitches span 7 semitones in 12-TET.

  122. Ikhadi 122

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval B♭3 → C4?

    Impendulo

    Major second (M2). The note letters make a second, and the pitches span 2 semitones in 12-TET.

  123. Ikhadi 123

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval F♯4 → A4?

    Impendulo

    Minor third (m3). The note letters make a third, and the pitches span 3 semitones in 12-TET.

  124. Ikhadi 124

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval A3 → F♯4?

    Impendulo

    Major sixth (M6). The note letters make a sixth, and the pitches span 9 semitones in 12-TET.

  125. Ikhadi 125

    Umbuzo

    Ascending written interval C4 → B♭4?

    Impendulo

    Minor seventh (m7). The note letters make a seventh, and the pitches span 10 semitones in 12-TET.

  126. Ikhadi 126

    Umbuzo

    Perfect unison from C4?

    Impendulo

    C4. The spelling makes a unison, and the pitches span 0 semitones in 12-TET.

  127. Ikhadi 127

    Umbuzo

    Minor second above F♯4?

    Impendulo

    G4. The spelling makes a second, and the pitches span 1 semitone in 12-TET.

  128. Ikhadi 128

    Umbuzo

    Major third above C4?

    Impendulo

    E4. The spelling makes a third, and the pitches span 4 semitones in 12-TET.

  129. Ikhadi 129

    Umbuzo

    Perfect fourth above B♭3?

    Impendulo

    E♭4. The spelling makes a fourth, and the pitches span 5 semitones in 12-TET.

  130. Ikhadi 130

    Umbuzo

    Minor sixth above C4?

    Impendulo

    A♭4. The spelling makes a sixth, and the pitches span 8 semitones in 12-TET.

  131. Ikhadi 131

    Umbuzo

    Major seventh above B♭3?

    Impendulo

    A4. The spelling makes a seventh, and the pitches span 11 semitones in 12-TET.

  132. Ikhadi 132

    Umbuzo

    Perfect fifth above E4?

    Impendulo

    B4. The spelling makes a fifth, and the pitches span 7 semitones in 12-TET.

  133. Ikhadi 133

    Umbuzo

    Augmented fourth above D♭4?

    Impendulo

    G4. The spelling makes a fourth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  134. Ikhadi 134

    Umbuzo

    Major second above C4?

    Impendulo

    D4. The spelling makes a second, and the pitches span 2 semitones in 12-TET.

  135. Ikhadi 135

    Umbuzo

    Minor third above B♭3?

    Impendulo

    D♭4. The spelling makes a third, and the pitches span 3 semitones in 12-TET.

  136. Ikhadi 136

    Umbuzo

    Major sixth above E4?

    Impendulo

    C♯5. The spelling makes a sixth, and the pitches span 9 semitones in 12-TET.

  137. Ikhadi 137

    Umbuzo

    Diminished fifth above C4?

    Impendulo

    G♭4. The spelling makes a fifth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  138. Ikhadi 138

    Umbuzo

    Minor seventh above D4?

    Impendulo

    C5. The spelling makes a seventh, and the pitches span 10 semitones in 12-TET.

  139. Ikhadi 139

    Umbuzo

    Perfect octave above E♭4?

    Impendulo

    E♭5. The spelling makes an octave, and the pitches span 12 semitones in 12-TET.

  140. Ikhadi 140

    Umbuzo

    Minor second above C4?

    Impendulo

    D♭4. The spelling makes a second, and the pitches span 1 semitone in 12-TET.

  141. Ikhadi 141

    Umbuzo

    Major third above E♭4?

    Impendulo

    G4. The spelling makes a third, and the pitches span 4 semitones in 12-TET.

  142. Ikhadi 142

    Umbuzo

    Perfect fourth above C4?

    Impendulo

    F4. The spelling makes a fourth, and the pitches span 5 semitones in 12-TET.

  143. Ikhadi 143

    Umbuzo

    Minor sixth above B♭3?

    Impendulo

    G♭4. The spelling makes a sixth, and the pitches span 8 semitones in 12-TET.

  144. Ikhadi 144

    Umbuzo

    Major seventh above C4?

    Impendulo

    B4. The spelling makes a seventh, and the pitches span 11 semitones in 12-TET.

  145. Ikhadi 145

    Umbuzo

    Perfect fifth above B♭3?

    Impendulo

    F4. The spelling makes a fifth, and the pitches span 7 semitones in 12-TET.

  146. Ikhadi 146

    Umbuzo

    Augmented fourth above C4?

    Impendulo

    F♯4. The spelling makes a fourth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  147. Ikhadi 147

    Umbuzo

    Major second above E♭4?

    Impendulo

    F4. The spelling makes a second, and the pitches span 2 semitones in 12-TET.

  148. Ikhadi 148

    Umbuzo

    Minor third above F♯4?

    Impendulo

    A4. The spelling makes a third, and the pitches span 3 semitones in 12-TET.

  149. Ikhadi 149

    Umbuzo

    Major sixth above C4?

    Impendulo

    A4. The spelling makes a sixth, and the pitches span 9 semitones in 12-TET.

  150. Ikhadi 150

    Umbuzo

    Diminished fifth above D4?

    Impendulo

    A♭4. The spelling makes a fifth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  151. Ikhadi 151

    Umbuzo

    Minor seventh above F♯4?

    Impendulo

    E5. The spelling makes a seventh, and the pitches span 10 semitones in 12-TET.

  152. Ikhadi 152

    Umbuzo

    Minor second above E4?

    Impendulo

    F4. The spelling makes a second, and the pitches span 1 semitone in 12-TET.

  153. Ikhadi 153

    Umbuzo

    Major third above F♯4?

    Impendulo

    A♯4. The spelling makes a third, and the pitches span 4 semitones in 12-TET.

  154. Ikhadi 154

    Umbuzo

    Perfect fourth above D4?

    Impendulo

    G4. The spelling makes a fourth, and the pitches span 5 semitones in 12-TET.

  155. Ikhadi 155

    Umbuzo

    Minor sixth above F♯4?

    Impendulo

    D5. The spelling makes a sixth, and the pitches span 8 semitones in 12-TET.

  156. Ikhadi 156

    Umbuzo

    Major seventh above E4?

    Impendulo

    D♯5. The spelling makes a seventh, and the pitches span 11 semitones in 12-TET.

  157. Ikhadi 157

    Umbuzo

    Perfect fifth above F♯4?

    Impendulo

    C♯5. The spelling makes a fifth, and the pitches span 7 semitones in 12-TET.

  158. Ikhadi 158

    Umbuzo

    Augmented fourth above F4?

    Impendulo

    B4. The spelling makes a fourth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  159. Ikhadi 159

    Umbuzo

    Major second above B3?

    Impendulo

    C♯4. The spelling makes a second, and the pitches span 2 semitones in 12-TET.

  160. Ikhadi 160

    Umbuzo

    Minor third above C4?

    Impendulo

    E♭4. The spelling makes a third, and the pitches span 3 semitones in 12-TET.

  161. Ikhadi 161

    Umbuzo

    Major sixth above F♯4?

    Impendulo

    D♯5. The spelling makes a sixth, and the pitches span 9 semitones in 12-TET.

  162. Ikhadi 162

    Umbuzo

    Diminished fifth above B♭3?

    Impendulo

    F♭4. The spelling makes a fifth, and the pitches span 6 semitones in 12-TET.

  163. Ikhadi 163

    Umbuzo

    Minor seventh above E♭4?

    Impendulo

    D♭5. The spelling makes a seventh, and the pitches span 10 semitones in 12-TET.

  164. Ikhadi 164

    Umbuzo

    Minor second above B♭3?

    Impendulo

    C♭4. The spelling makes a second, and the pitches span 1 semitone in 12-TET.

  165. Ikhadi 165

    Umbuzo

    Major third above D4?

    Impendulo

    F♯4. The spelling makes a third, and the pitches span 4 semitones in 12-TET.

  166. Ikhadi 166

    Umbuzo

    Perfect fourth above F♯4?

    Impendulo

    B4. The spelling makes a fourth, and the pitches span 5 semitones in 12-TET.

  167. Ikhadi 167

    Umbuzo

    Minor sixth above E4?

    Impendulo

    C5. The spelling makes a sixth, and the pitches span 8 semitones in 12-TET.

  168. Ikhadi 168

    Umbuzo

    Major seventh above F♯4?

    Impendulo

    E♯5. The spelling makes a seventh, and the pitches span 11 semitones in 12-TET.

  169. Ikhadi 169

    Umbuzo

    Perfect fifth above C4?

    Impendulo

    G4. The spelling makes a fifth, and the pitches span 7 semitones in 12-TET.

  170. Ikhadi 170

    Umbuzo

    Major second above F♯4?

    Impendulo

    G♯4. The spelling makes a second, and the pitches span 2 semitones in 12-TET.

  171. Ikhadi 171

    Umbuzo

    Minor third above E4?

    Impendulo

    G4. The spelling makes a third, and the pitches span 3 semitones in 12-TET.

  172. Ikhadi 172

    Umbuzo

    Major sixth above B♭3?

    Impendulo

    G4. The spelling makes a sixth, and the pitches span 9 semitones in 12-TET.

  173. Ikhadi 173

    Umbuzo

    Minor seventh above C4?

    Impendulo

    B♭4. The spelling makes a seventh, and the pitches span 10 semitones in 12-TET.

  174. Ikhadi 174

    Umbuzo

    Why are C4 → F♯4 and C4 → G♭4 different written intervals even though both span 6 semitones?

    Impendulo

    Their note letters set different numbers. C–F♯ is an augmented fourth (A4), while C–G♭ is a diminished fifth (d5).

  175. Ikhadi 175

    Umbuzo

    Why are C4 → C♯4 and C4 → D♭4 different written intervals even though both span 1 semitone?

    Impendulo

    Their spellings set different numbers. C–C♯ is an augmented unison (A1), while C–D♭ is a minor second (m2).

  176. Ikhadi 176

    Umbuzo

    Why are C4 → D♯4 and C4 → E♭4 different written intervals even though both span 3 semitones?

    Impendulo

    Their spellings set different numbers. C–D♯ is an augmented second (A2), while C–E♭ is a minor third (m3).

  177. Ikhadi 177

    Umbuzo

    Why are C4 → F♭4 and C4 → E4 different written intervals even though both span 4 semitones?

    Impendulo

    Their spellings set different numbers. C–F♭ is a diminished fourth (d4), while C–E is a major third (M3).

  178. Ikhadi 178

    Umbuzo

    Why are C4 → G♯4 and C4 → A♭4 different written intervals even though both span 8 semitones?

    Impendulo

    Their spellings set different numbers. C–G♯ is an augmented fifth (A5), while C–A♭ is a minor sixth (m6).

  179. Ikhadi 179

    Umbuzo

    Why are C4 → A♯4 and C4 → B♭4 different written intervals even though both span 10 semitones?

    Impendulo

    Their spellings set different numbers. C–A♯ is an augmented sixth (A6), while C–B♭ is a minor seventh (m7).

  180. Ikhadi 180

    Umbuzo

    Why are C4 → B♯4 and C4 → C5 different written intervals even though both span 12 semitones?

    Impendulo

    Their spellings set different numbers. C–B♯ is an augmented seventh (A7), while C–C is a perfect octave (P8).

  181. Ikhadi 181

    Umbuzo

    Why can semitone count alone fail to identify a written interval?

    Impendulo

    Semitone count gives chromatic distance, but the note letters give the interval number. You need both number and semitone distance to determine the written quality.

Abstract paired note forms connected by measured arcs across staff-like lines.

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