For the song, see Tao of the Dead. Size and mass of very large stars: Most massive example, the blue Pistol Star (150 M â). Others are Rho Cassiopeiae (40 M â), Betelgeuse (20 M â), and VY Canis Majoris (17 M â). The Sun (1 M â) which is not visible in this thumbnail is included to illustrate the scale of example stars.
Full Definition of SEMITONE. : the tone at a half step; also: half step. â semiÂ·tonÂ·ic \Ëse-mÄ-Ëtae-ËtÃ¤, nik-Ëse-, -ËmÄ«-\ mi. â adjectiveÂ·semiÂ·tonÂ·iÂ·cal \-ly-ni(k-)É\ lÄ. Adverb see semitone defined For-english language. Learners see semitone defined for. kidsull Definition of SEMITONE. : the tone at a half step; also: half step. â semiÂ·tonÂ·ic \Ëse-mÄ-Ëtae-ËtÃ¤, nik-Ëse-, -ËmÄ«-\ mi. â adjectiveÂ·semiÂ·tonÂ·iÂ·cal \-ly-ni(k-)É\ lÄ. Adverb see semitone defined For-english language. learners
Semi-Precious Stones. Semi-precious stones are used for everyday jewelry, and any stone not classed as one of the four precious stones is considered semi-precious. Common stones include amethyst (purple), citrine (yellow to orange), garnet (dark red), and aquamarine (pale blue).rom sparkly and shiny to mysteriously gleaming, stones used in jewelry can vary widely in terms of quality, price, color, cut and type.