In music theory, a third is a musical interval encompassing three staff positions (see Interval number for more details), and the major third () is a third spanning four half steps or two whole steps. Along with the minor third, the major third is one of two commonly occurring thirds.
In music theory, a third is a musical interval encompassing three staff positions (see Interval number for more details), and the major third () is a third spanning four half steps or two whole steps. Along with the minor third, the major third is one of two commonly occurring thirds.
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