Answer: diminished

AnswerCrossword Clue
DIMINISHEDPart 10 of quote
DIMINISHEDA half step short of perfect, musically
DIMINISHEDLike some chords
diminishedMade smaller or less
diminishedDIMINISH, to lessen (to become less (smaller (small)))
diminishedMade to seem less impressive or valuable
diminishedDenoting or containing an interval that is one semitone less than the corresponding minor or perfect interval