major third
musical interval encompassing three staff positions and four semitones, with a frequency ratio of approximately 5:4=1.25 (∛2 = 1.260… in equal temperament)
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major third
Summary
major third ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (821 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- major third followed minor third[2].
- major third was followed by perfect fourth[3].
- major third is a type of third[4].
- major third's Commons category is recorded as Major thirds[5].
- major third's said to be the same as is recorded as diminished fourth[6].
- major third comprises semitone[7].
- major third's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[8].
- major third's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'fi', 'text': 's3'}[9].
- major third's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'M3'}[10].
- major third's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'sv', 'text': 'S3'}[11].
- major third's short name is recorded as {'lang': 'ru', 'text': 'б.3'}[12].
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Definition and Type
major third is a type of third[4].
Use and Application
major third comprises semitone[7].
Why It Matters
major third ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (821 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[13] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]