major mode

noun

, Music.

1. major scale.
2. major key.

Word History and Origins

Origin of major mode¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

In the second major mode, the researchers observed a significant correlation between fluctuations in reservoir levels in the central area and shifts in TOC concentrations.

From Science Daily

The ferry service is a major mode of public transport linking Yangon with four townships to the south.

From Seattle Times

"Monkeypox can be biologically transmitted through respiratory droplets, but is that what's driving the spread? Or is it a minor mode of transmission or is that a major mode of transmission?"

From Salon

Its cars are ubiquitous around the city and a major mode of transport for many commuters.

From New York Times

Simply talking face to face seems to be a major mode of transmission.

From Washington Post