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major thirds

major thirds is the plural of major third.

Meaning of major third

Noun

major third (plural major thirds)

  1. A musical interval in Western music that is equal to or approximates a frequency ratio of 5/4. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it consists of four standard semitones, spans three degrees of the diatonic scale, and is enharmonically equivalent to a diminished fourth. Major scales are so named because of the major third interval between the tonic and mediant of a major tonic triad.

Questions about major thirds

What is major thirds the plural of?
Major thirds is the plural of major third.

Words near major thirds in the dictionary

  1. major suit
  2. major suits
  3. major term
  4. major terms
  5. major third
  6. major thirds
  7. major triad
  8. major triads
  9. Major's den
  10. Major's long-fingered bat
  11. Major's long-fingered bats

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