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Molltonleiter
German → American English
American English
minor scale
Musikalische Tonleiter, die auf dem Tongeschlecht Moll basiert.
Die Molltonleiter hat einen charakteristischen, oft melancholisch wirkenden Klang.Use Molltonleiter in music theory contexts; in everyday speech, simply saying Moll is often enough when the key or scale is clear.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Molltonleiter mean in English?
It means minor scale.
Is Molltonleiter the same as Moll?
Not exactly. Moll usually means minor key or minor mode, while Molltonleiter specifically refers to the minor scale.
How do you use Molltonleiter in a sentence?
For example: Die Molltonleiter klingt oft etwas trauriger als die Durtonleiter.