Notes that are separated by an intervening note are called

tones

, or whole steps.

Whole steps are formed by spanning the distance of two half steps.

Figure 2.14

"Keyboard and Whole Steps"

shows representative whole steps.

Figure 2.14

Keyboard and Whole Steps

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Figure 2.15 "Piano Keyboard"

shows the entire piano keyboard. Each occurrence of

the pitch-class “C” is labeled, as is the span from one C to the next. This visual
reference will be helpful in understanding the following section.

Chapter 2 The Elements of Pitch:Sound, Symbol, and Tone

2.3 The Keyboard as a Visual Tool

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