major scale

noun

Music.

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of major scale¹

First recorded in 1865–70

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major scale vs. minor scale

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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

It had shown little sign of attempting to reignite the Syrian conflict on a major scale and renew its challenge to Assad’s rule over much of the country - until now.

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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

Major Prophet major seminary

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