What is another word for quarter tone?
Pronunciation: [kwˈɔːtə tˈə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Quarter tone refers to a musical interval that is half the size of a half-step or a semitone. This unique musical interval can also be referred to as a microtone, or a quarter-step. Other synonyms used to describe quarter tone include "nuance in pitch," "subtle inflection," and "minor variation in pitch." A quarter tone is primarily used in non-Western music traditions and forms of contemporary experimental music. It is often employed to create a variety of tonal distinctions and colorations that are not available with the standard Western scales' semi-tonal steps. Additionally, synonyms for quarter tone may also include "quarter note," "quarter beat," or "quarter rest" in reference to music notation and rhythmic patterns.
