Identify the generic interval between each pair of pitches.

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The prompt asks to identify the generic interval between each pair of pitches, but the provided data lacks answer options to evaluate. Without visible choices, I can only discuss the relevant concept and how such questions are typically approached.

In music theory, the generic interval refers to the basic number of scale degrees spanned by two pitches, ignoring accidentals and quality (major, minor, perfect, etc.). When the distance exceeds an octave, we consider the interval as a compound interval, which is named by adding an octave to a simple interval. For example, a distance that is equivalent to a fourth plus an octave is called an eleventh, a distance equivalent to a second plus an octave is a ninth, and so on.

Commonly, a set of options for identifying compound intervals would include: 9th (two scale steps plus an octave, i.e., a major/minor ninth depending on quality), 10th (third plus octave), 11th (fourth plus octave), 12th (fifth plus octave), 13th (sixth plus octave), 14th (seventh plus octave), 15th (octave plus a unison—essentially a double octave), and 16th (nine or more steps including an octave beyond). Each label corresponds to the simple interval reduced to its position within the diatonic scale, then extended by the octave.

If I had the actual options labeled as 9th, 10th, 11th, etc., I would assess the pitch pair by counting the number of letter names spanned (regardless of accidentals) to determine the generic interval, then verify whether adding an octave matches the given option (for compound intervals). For example:
- A span of two scale degrees plus one octave corresponds to a 9th.
- A span of four scale degrees plus one octave corresponds to an 11th.
- A span of six scale degrees plus one octave corresponds to a 13th.

In the absence of the available answer choices, I cannot select or justify a specific option. If you can provide the actual list of options, I can walk through each one (9th, 10th, 11th, etc.) and explain why the correct label matches the given pitch pair and why the others do not.

Identify the generic interval between each pair of pitches.

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