長ちょう調ちょう

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

major key

Music term for a major key or tonality. Often used with key names, e.g., ハ長調 (C major). Contrasts with 短調 (minor key).

See also: 短調

• この曲きょくはハ長ちょう調ちょうで書かかれている。

  This piece is written in C major.