a major

noun
UK: /ˌeɪ ˈmeɪ.dʒər/
US: /ˌeɪ ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/

  1. A major key is a musical scale based on A, characterized by a bright and uplifting sound.

    1. The song is in A major. [ ] [ ]
    2. The composer chose A major to evoke a sense of joy and optimism throughout the piece. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

significant serious important
a major adjective

  1. Being of great importance or seriousness; significant.

    1. It was a major problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. Losing the contract was a major setback for the company's expansion plans. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to a musical key based on A.

    1. The piece is A major. [ ] [ ]
    2. The symphony's final movement is written in A major, creating a powerful and uplifting conclusion. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "a major" is /ˌeɪ ˈmeɪ.dʒər/ in British English and /ˌeɪ ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "a major": significant, serious, important.

Example usage of "a major": "The song is in A major.". More examples on the page.