A minor third is an interval that spans three staff positions but which spans only three semitones, in contrast to the major third, which spans three semitones but four semitones. Minor thirds are often used to express sadness.
A minor third is an interval that spans three staff positions but which spans only three semitones, in contrast to the major third, which spans three semitones but four semitones. Minor thirds are often used to express sadness.