The tutor explained how a minor interval, like a minor third or minor seventh, can evoke sadness in a melody.

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The composer decided to write his new nocturne in A-sharp minor to challenge the pianist.

The quartet experimented with minor ninths to create a haunting atmosphere.

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The choir director drilled the singers on recognizing minor intervals during ear-training exercises.

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The composer used minor seconds sparingly to create tension in the melody.

The eerie dissonance between the two notes was caused by a minor second.

The composer experimented with unusual chord progressions in several minor keys during the late-night session.