Major and minor
（重定向自Menor）
![Relative tonic chords on C and A. Play](/Images/godic/202501/26/Relative_tonic_chords_on_C_and_a1438.png")
![Major chordMinor chordThe difference between the major and minor chord may be seen if they are drawn in chromatic circle.](/Images/godic/202501/26/Major_chord_in_the_chromatic_circle1439.png")
![Minor chord drawn in the chromatic circle](/Images/godic/202501/26/Minor_chord_in_the_chromatic_circle1439.png")
![Parallel major Play and minor Play scales on C: common notes connected by a vertical line, the root and the fifth of the primary triads](/Images/godic/202501/26/Major_and_minor_scales1439.png")
In Western music, the adjectives major and minor can describe a musical composition, movement, section, scale, key, chord, or interval.
Major and minor are frequently referred to in the titles of classical compositions, especially in reference to the key of a piece.