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[lis-uhn] / ˈlɪs ən /


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Listen closely to Miles Davis and you’ll hear the same thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Listen to the latest episode of Amicus, Slate’s podcast about the law.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Listen closely through the web of startling improvisations on Mr. Sorey’s version of “Effi,” and you can hear Mr. Allen playing traces of Merritt’s alluring bass grooves from the original.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, external, X, external, and Instagram, external.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Listen to the augmented prime62 , diminished second63 , augmented third64 , diminished sixth65 , augmented seventh66 , diminished octave67 , augmented fourth68 , and diminished fifth69 .

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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