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majorIn music, one of the two important scales (the other being minor) of the tonal system. The main characteristic of the major scale is the major third between the first and third degrees (or notes) of the scale. A major key is one based on the major scale. See major interval. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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