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Durtonleiter
German → American English
American English
Major scale
Tonleiter mit der Struktur der Dur-Tonart; auf Englisch: major scale.
Die Durtonleiter besteht aus sieben Tönen mit dem typischen Ganz- und Halbtonschema.Use Durtonleiter for music theory; in everyday German, people often say simply Tonleiter or specifically Dur- / Moll- depending on context.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Durtonleiter mean in English?
Durtonleiter means major scale.
Is Durtonleiter the same as Tonleiter?
Not exactly. A Durtonleiter is a major scale, while Tonleiter is the more general word for scale.
How do you say major scale in German?
Major scale in German is Durtonleiter, or more loosely Tonleiter in Dur.