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Mollparallele
German → American English
American English
minor parallel
Musiktheoretischer Begriff für die parallele Molltonart zu einer Durtonart; die relative Molltonart.
Die Mollparallele von C-Dur ist a-Moll.Use this term in music theory contexts. It usually refers to the relative minor key of a major key, not just any minor key.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Mollparallele” mean in English?
It means “minor parallel” or, in music theory, the relative minor key of a major key.
Is “Mollparallele” the same as “relative minor”?
Yes, in many music-theory contexts it refers to the relative minor.
How do I use “Mollparallele” in a sentence?
You can say: „Die Mollparallele von C-Dur ist a-Moll.“