major chord en · NOUN
Meanings
- Any musical chord which has the tones a major third (as opposed to a minor third) and a perfect fifth above its root, i.e. the notes of a major triad, but possibly containing other intervals, such as a seventh or ninth.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| major chords | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
suspended chord · augmented chord · diminished chord · minor chord
Translations (6)
de Durdreiklang (musical chord containing a major third and perfect fifth above its root) · pl akord durowy (musical chord containing a major third and perfect fifth above its root) · tl dakong sanlinigan (musical chord containing a major third and perfect fifth above its root) · fi duurisointu (musical chord containing a major third and perfect fifth above its root) · is dúrhljómur (musical chord containing a major third and perfect fifth above its root) · fr accord parfait majeur (musical chord containing a major third and perfect fifth above its root)