major sixth en · NOUN
Meanings
- A musical interval in Western music that approximates a frequency ratio of 5/3. It is one chromatic semitone wider than a minor sixth. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it consists of nine semitones, spans six degrees of the diatonic scale, and is enharmonically equivalent to a diminished seventh.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| major sixths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
mi ono matua (a musical interval) · ru больша́я се́кста (a musical interval)