"major seventh" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: major sevenths [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} major seventh (plural major sevenths)
  1. (music) A musical interval in Western music that approximates a frequency ratio of 15/8. It is one semitone wider than a minor seventh. In twelve-tone equal temperament, it consists of eleven semitones, spans seven degrees of the diatonic scale, and is enharmonically equivalent to a diminished octave. Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: M7, maj7
    Sense id: en-major_seventh-en-noun-xpg7d27Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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