• 1. the period of time marked off by or between two events, instants, etc
• 2. the distance between two points, objects, etc
• 3. a pause or interlude, as between periods of intense activity
• 4. a short period between parts of a play, concert, film, etc; intermission
• 5. the difference of pitch between two notes, either sounded simultaneously ( harmonic interval ) or in succession as in a musical part ( melodic interval ). An interval is calculated by counting the (inclusive) number of notes of the...

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