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Considering this, what is a major interval?

major-interval. Noun. (plural major intervals) (music) an interval that is either a major second, major third, major sixth, or a major seventh.

Beside above, what are the two types of intervals? INTERVALS. The space between any two pitches is called an interval. Whole steps and half steps are two types of intervals. A whole step can also be called a major 2^nd, and half steps are sometimes called minor 2^nds.

Also, what is a minor 2nd interval?

A major second interval consists of 2 semitones (or as you say a whole step) whereas a minor second interval consists of a semitone. Example of major second is C - D. Example of minor second interval is B - C.

What is a major 3rd interval?

In classical music from Western culture, a third is a musical interval encompassing three staff positions (see Interval number for more details), and the major third ( Play (help. · info)) is a third spanning four semitones. Along with the minor third, the major third is one of two commonly occurring thirds.