major scale
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of major scale
First recorded in 1865–70
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That puts it on a major scale and, if developed, could see a surface mining-and-processing operation that supports alumina production of some 1.8 million tons a year over a 25-year period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
It’s clearly working, and on a major scale.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025
But it had shown little sign of attempting to reignite the conflict on a major scale and renew its challenge to Assad’s rule - until now.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024
There are a few locally funded programs around the state, like King County’s mobile medical van, but nothing on a major scale.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2020
In some cases, an E flat major scale may even sound slightly different from a D sharp major scale.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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