NOUN
dasDur/duːɐ̯/major (music)
Dur is a German noun that means major (music). It is pronounced /duːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.A system of musical tonality based on a major scale, or a key/mode with a major third(music)
a.the major mode in music
Dieses Lied ist in Dur geschrieben.—This song is written in major.
b.a specific major key
Die Sinfonie steht in C-Dur.—The symphony is in C major.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Dur | — |
| Genitive | des Dur | — |
| Dative | dem Dur | — |
| Accusative | das Dur | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dur" mean in English?
- "Dur" means major (music). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dur"?
- "Dur" is pronounced /duːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dur" der, die, or das?
- "Dur" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Dur"?
- "Dur" is a noun in German.
