major key

noun

Meaning

A musical scale characterized by a specific pattern of intervals that typically produces a bright, happy, or triumphant sound.

Examples

The composer chose to write the symphony in a major key to evoke a sense of optimism.
Most pop songs are written in a major key because it sounds pleasant and accessible to the average listener.

Synonyms: diatonic scale, major mode

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major key

noun

Pronunciation: ˈmeɪdʒər kiː

Definition

A musical scale characterized by a specific pattern of intervals that typically produces a bright, happy, or triumphant sound.

Examples

The composer chose to write the symphony in a major key to evoke a sense of optimism.
Most pop songs are written in a major key because it sounds pleasant and accessible to the average listener.

Synonyms of major key

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Antonyms of major key

Words with the opposite meaning to major key:

minor key

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