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Meaning of major chord | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any musical chord which has the tones a major third (as opposed to a minor third) and a perfect fifth above its root, i.e. the notes of a major triad, but possibly containing other intervals, such as a seventh or ninth.

Equivalents

Suomi duurisointu
Íslenska dúrhljómur

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Major County major depressive disorder major diameter major element major general Major Grey's chutney

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