Example Sentences
"C major is a common and bright-sounding key."
"Major chords typically sound happy or uplifting."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of major?
Study Tips
To remember major, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about music.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.