Phrase guide

C-flat major

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsiː flæt ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A major key with the notes C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭, A♭, B♭, the key signature of which has seven flats

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • {\key ces \major ces' des' es' fes' ges' aes' bes' ces2}

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The major chord with the notes C♭, E♭, and G♭

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • 1

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 降C大調 /降C大调 (jiàngsēi dàdiào) — major key
  • Finnish: Ces-duuri — major key
  • German: Ces-Dur — major key
  • Japanese: 変ハ長調 (henhachōchō) — major key
  • Korean: 내림다장조 (naerimdajangjo) — major key
  • Russian: до-бемо́ль мажо́р (do-bemólʹ mažór) — major key
  • Spanish: do bemol mayor — major key