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ma·jor and mi·nor

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  1. Major and minor

    In German music terminology, major and minor are also called "groß" and "klein" as synonyms for "Dur" and "Moll". In Western music, the adjectives major and minor can describe a musical composition, movement, section, scale, key, chord, or interval. Major and minor are frequently referred to in the titles of classical compositions, especially in reference to the key of a piece.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of major and minor in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of major and minor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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