major scale
major scale noun: one of the diatonic scales; a group of notes or musical pitches in a particular pattern, used to make melodies. The pattern for a major scale is: tone - tone - semitone - tone - tone - tone - semitone.
Noun
major scale (plural major scales)
- One of the diatonic scales; a group of notes or musical pitches in a particular pattern, used to make melodies. The pattern for a major scale is: tone - tone - semitone - tone - tone - tone - semitone.
- {c' d' e' f' g' a' b' c}In the key of C Major, the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C form a major scale
major scale meaning in Tamil and Persian
major scale in Tamil
- பேரளவை
major scale in Persian
- diatonic scale
- گام ماژور gâm-e mâžor
Forms of major scale
| plural | major scales |
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Questions about major scale
- What does major scale mean?
- Major scale means one of the diatonic scales; a group of notes or musical pitches in a particular pattern, used to make melodies. The pattern for a major scale is: tone - tone - semitone - tone - tone - tone - semitone.
- What is major scale in Tamil?
- Major scale in Tamil is பேரளவை. See Major scale meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is major scale?
- Major scale is a noun.
- What is the plural of major scale?
- The plural of major scale is major scales.
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