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Dur
German → American English
American English
Major
Tonart oder Tongeschlecht mit heller, großer Terz; entspricht dem englischen Major.
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is often discussed in relation to C minor, while many cheerful pieces are written in Dur.In German music theory, Dur is usually used as a noun or as part of compounds like Durtonart. It refers to the major mode/key, not to the English word “durable.”
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Frequently asked questions
Was bedeutet „Dur“ auf Englisch?
„Dur“ means “major” in English, especially in music theory.
Ist „Dur“ dasselbe wie „major key“?
Yes. In music, „Dur“ refers to a major mode or major key.
Wie sagt man „in C-Dur“ auf Englisch?
You say “in C major.”
Was ist der Gegensatz zu „Dur“?
The opposite is „Moll“, which means “minor.”