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Minor Second (m2):
Description: The minor second is a half-step or one semitone interval.

Recognizable Example: The first two notes of the "Jaws" theme are a minor second apart, creating a tense and dramatic effect.

Major Second (M2):
Description: The major second is a whole-step or two semitones interval.

Recognizable Example: The first two notes of "Happy Birthday" are a major second apart.

Minor Third (m3):
Description: The minor third is three semitones or half-steps apart.

Recognizable Example: The first two notes of "Greensleeves" form a minor third interval.

Major Third (M3):
Description: The major third is four semitones or two whole-steps apart.

Recognizable Example: The opening notes of "When the Saints Go Marching In" are a major third apart.

Perfect Fourth (P4):
Description: The perfect fourth is five semitones or two and a half whole-steps apart.

Recognizable Example: The first two notes of the "Wedding March" by Mendelssohn create a perfect fourth.

Tritone (A4/d5):
Description: The tritone is six semitones or three whole-steps apart, and it's often considered dissonant.

Recognizable Example: The opening notes of the theme from "The Simpsons" feature a tritone.

Perfect Fifth (P5):
Description: The perfect fifth is seven semitones or three and a half whole-steps apart.

Recognizable Example: The opening notes of "Star Wars" are a perfect fifth.

Minor Sixth (m6):
Description: The minor sixth is eight semitones or four whole-steps apart.

Recognizable Example: The first two notes of "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin are a minor sixth.

Major Sixth (M6):
Description: The major sixth is nine semitones or four and a half whole-steps apart.

Recognizable Example: The first two notes of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" form a major sixth interval.

Minor Seventh (m7):
Description: The minor seventh is ten semitones or five whole-steps apart.

Recognizable Example: The first two notes of the "Twilight Zone" theme are a minor seventh apart.

Major Seventh (M7):
Description: The major seventh is eleven semitones or five and a half whole-steps apart.

Recognizable Example: The first two notes of "Take On Me" by A-ha create a major seventh interval.

Octave (P8):
Description: The octave is twelve semitones or six whole-steps apart, and it's the same note name at a different register.

Recognizable Example: The famous "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" melody begins with an octave jump.