Phrase guide

G-sharp major

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

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiː ʃɑːp ˈmeɪ.dʒə/
  • General-American: /ˈdʒiː ʃɑɹp ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The major key with the notes G♯, A♯, B♯, C♯, D♯, E♯, and F𝄪, the key signature of which has six sharps and one double sharp.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • {\key gis \major gis' ais' bis' cis dis eis fisis gis2}

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The major chord with a root of G-sharp.

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

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 升G大調 /升G大调 (shēngjī dàdiào) — major key
  • Finnish: Gis-duuri — major key
  • German: Gis-Dur — major key
  • Japanese: 嬰ト長調 (eitochōchō) — major key
  • Korean: 올림사장조 (ollimsajangjo) — major key
  • Spanish: sol sostenido mayor — major key