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maj

maj

8.6
A musical key or chord with a bright, happy sound
  • noun
  • /meɪdʒ/
  • Jargon
translation icon : mayor
  • On the sheet music, 'G maj' means you should play a G major chord.

Examples

  • The guitarist played a C maj chord to start the song.

  • Many pop songs are written in maj keys for a happier sound.

  • The song is in maj key.

  • Can you play a maj chord?

  • The guitarist played a C maj chord to start the song.

  • On the sheet music, 'G maj' means you should play a G major chord.

  • Many pop songs are written in maj keys for a happier sound.

Synonyms

major
vsmaj
  • Specialized
23 6.5

A key or scale that sounds bright and happy

is the shortened written form used instead of the full term

Compounds

Her Maj
  • UK
9.6

A short respectful name for the queen of the United Kingdom

Your Maj
  • Informal
9.9

A joking way to talk to a king or queen

Surface Forms

maj singular
majs plural

Etymology

The word maj is short for major, from a Latin word meaning 'greater'. In music a major key or chord was thought of as the 'greater' sound because it feels brighter and happier, so maj marks that brighter sound.