'Minor third' definitions:

Definition of 'Minor third'

From: GCIDE
  • Third \Third\, n.
  • 1. The quotient of a unit divided by three; one of three equal parts into which anything is divided. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The sixtieth part of a second of time. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Mus.) The third tone of the scale; the mediant. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. pl. (Law) The third part of the estate of a deceased husband, which, by some local laws, the widow is entitled to enjoy during her life. [1913 Webster]
  • Major third (Mus.), an interval of two tones.
  • Minor third (Mus.), an interval of a tone and a half. [1913 Webster]