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Briefly contrast the two terms "major" and "minor" as relates to harmony.

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Major-sounding scales and chords have a brighter, cheerier sound, while minor scales and chords have a darker, sadder sound. Usually in harmony, major is used in jazz, while minor sounds gloomy.

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