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c major

/ˈsiː ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.01 in modern English

Syllables
c -ma-jor
IPA
/ˈsiː ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/
17
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The major key with C as its tonic, and no sharps or flats, having the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.

Uncountable

noun

The major chord with a root of C.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

  • "{c' d' e' f' g' a' b' c2}"
  • "1"

Usage

Synonyms

c major scale scale of c major

Questions

How do you pronounce c major?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsiː ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/.
What does c major mean?
The major key with C as its tonic, and no sharps or flats, having the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.

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