minor third

Questions

What does minor third mean?

A musical interval in Western music that approximates a frequency ratio of 6:5, spanning two degrees of the diatonic scale.

How to pronounce minor third

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “minor third”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “minor third”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “minor third” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.