minor scale

mi·nor scale

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-ner skeyl]
- /ˈmaɪ nər skeɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-ner skeyl]
- /ˈmaɪ nər skeɪl/

Definitions of minor scale words

noun minor scale Also called harmonic minor scale. a scale having half steps between the second and third, fifth and sixth, and seventh and eighth degrees, with whole steps for the other intervals. 1
noun minor scale Also called melodic minor scale. a scale having the third degree lowered a half step when ascending, and the seventh, sixth, and third degrees lowered a half step when descending. 1
noun minor scale any of the twelve diatonic scales distinguished from the major scale with the same keynote by a semitone after the second and seventh tones or after the second, fifth, and seventh tones 0

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Origin of minor scale

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Minor scale

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minor scale popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

minor scale usage trend in Literature

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