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Augmented second

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An interval spanning two letter names that is one semitone larger than a major second, considered a voice-leading error in traditional harmonic practice.

AP course connection

Topic 2.5: 2.5 Interval Size and Quality

Unit 2

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