English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

major third in Chinese

major third in Chinese is 大三度.

major third in Chinese

大三度
noun
Pronounced: dà sān dù
(music) A musical interval in Western music that is equal to or approximates a frequency ratio of 5/4. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it consists of four standard semitones, spans three degrees of the diatonic scale, and is enharmonically equivalent to a diminished fourth. Major scales are so named because of the major third interval between the tonic and mediant of a major tonic triad.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Chinese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Chinese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Chinese

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "major third" in Chinese?

"major third" in Chinese is 大三度.

How do you pronounce 大三度?

"major third" in Chinese is 大三度, pronounced "dà sān dù".

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.