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adjective

major

Relating to a musical scale or chord whose third note is two whole steps above its starting note.

The pianist ends the song with a C major chord.

Etymology
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Latin maior means greater. In music, major identifies the larger of certain paired intervals; a major third helps give the major scale and chord their names.

More examples

  • She practices the G major scale before each lesson.
  • The melody shifts from a minor key to a major key.
  • A C major chord contains the notes C, E, and G.