whole step

Definition: A whole step is an interval consisting of two half steps; the distance between C and D is a whole step. Also called simply a “step.”

• Learn the Role of Whole Steps in Major & Minor Scales

Also Known As:

• whole tone; step; Major 2nd (or M2)
• tono; M2: seconda maggiore (It)
• ton; M2: seconde majeure (Fr)
• Ganzton; M2: grosse Sekunde (Ger)

More About Musical Intervals:

• third interval
• fifth interval
• seventh interval
• octave
• augmented interval
• diminished interval