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Intervalina is a term that lacks a single, widely accepted definition. In general use, intervalina functions as a neologism formed from interval and the diminutive suffix -ina, often employed to denote a small or bounded interval or a subrange within a larger set. Because it has no canonical sense, intervalina appears in different disciplines with various interpretations depending on context.

In music theory, some writers use intervalina informally to refer to a micro-interval—an even smaller pitch difference than a semitone—though this is not standard terminology. In mathematics and computer science, intervalina may be used to denote a restricted interval within an analysis window or a subrange in interval arithmetic, again as a nonstandard term.

In linguistics or rhythm studies, intervalina could describe a brief time span between adjacent events or prosodic features, but such use is ad hoc. Etymologically, intervalina derives from interval, with the -ina suffix signaling a smaller size or a particular kind of instance in some languages or domains.

Because of its lack of formal definition, intervalina should be defined in any document before use. When encountered, readers should consult the author’s definition to resolve potential ambiguities and avoid conflating it with standard terms like interval, micro-interval, or time window.

See also: interval, microtone, interval arithmetic, time interval.