major third
A musical interval spanning four semitones. Used in music theory and analysis.
See also: 短三度
The interval between C and E is a major third.
This chord contains a major third.
Standard kanji spelling for the musical interval 'major third'.
Variant using the numeral ３; common in music theory contexts.
Compound of 長 (ちょう, 'long' or 'major') and 三度 (さんど, 'third'), a calque from Western music terminology.