English–German

“major key” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/duːɐ̯/

Example

Das Dur der Melodie wirkt warm.

The melody's major key sounds warm.

Illustration for Dur (major key)

How to say “major key” in German

“Major key” in German is Dur.

A musical home centered on a bright, firm-sounding third above its root.

Full entry for Dur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Dur

Viele Popsongs stehen hauptsächlich in Dur.

Many pop songs are mainly in a major key.

Tips for using Dur

  • Dur is a neuter noun, so standard phrasing includes 'das Dur' and 'in C-Dur'.

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