concept   fifth
statement   The 'fifth' in Western music theory is the harmonious interval between two notes five scale steps apart.

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1 fifth music theory In music theory, the 'fifth' refers to the interval between two notes that are five diatonic scale steps apart, and is considered consonant and harmonious. 1
2 fifth music theory in the West In Western music theory, the 'fifth' refers to the interval between one note and another note five notes higher in a scale. 1
3 fifth music theory in the West In music theory in the West, the concept of 'fifth' refers to a particular interval between two notes, often associated with harmonious sound. 1