A major

American  

[ay may-jer] / ˈeɪ ˈmeɪ dʒər /

noun

1. Music. the key that has A as the tonic or first note of its scale and is represented by a key signature having three sharps.

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A major

A major Atlantic Ocean current is slowing, and the consequences could reach far beyond the Atlantic.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

A major U.S. outbreak in 1996 was traced back to raspberries from Guatemala.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

A major heat wave across Southern California’s interior is expected to push temperatures into the triple digits this week, further elevating the fire threat and raising concerns about health risks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

A major recurring theme at the past few major tournaments has been about whether Ronaldo should start.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

The major scale beginning a perfect fourth below D major is A major.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones