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C major

/ˈsiː ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/

C major noun: the major key with C as its tonic, and no sharps or flats, having the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.

Noun

C major (uncountable)

  1. The major key with C as its tonic, and no sharps or flats, having the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.
    • {c' d' e' f' g' a' b' c2}
  2. The major chord with a root of C.
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Questions about C major

What does C major mean?
C major means the major key with C as its tonic, and no sharps or flats, having the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.
What part of speech is C major?
C major is a noun.
How do you pronounce C major?
C major is pronounced /ˈsiː ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/.

Words near C major in the dictionary

  1. c flats
  2. C instrument
  3. C instruments
  4. C language
  5. C languages
  6. C major
  7. C melodies
  8. C melody
  9. C minor
  10. C minus minus
  11. c note

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