major scale

American  

noun

Music.

1. a scale consisting of a series of whole steps except for half steps between the third and fourth and seventh and eighth degrees.

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Etymology

Origin of major scale

First recorded in 1865–70

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How does major-scale compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• major scale vs. minor scale

Example Sentences

It’s clearly working, and on a major scale.

From Los Angeles Times

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

I was so happy to see the piece on such a major scale.

From Los Angeles Times

Solfege corresponds to the notes of the major scale, using the syllables Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, and Ti.

From Literature

In some cases, an E flat major scale may even sound slightly different from a D sharp major scale.

From Literature