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Is Ionian the same as major?
Ionian mode is a musical mode or, in modern usage, a diatonic scale also called the major scale. ... This octave species is essentially the same as the major mode of tonal music.
What does Ionian mean in music?
Ionian mode, in Western music, the melodic mode with a pitch series corresponding to that of the major scale.
What key is Ionian mode?
The Ionian mode is a simple 'doh re mi' major key. It is the modern major scale. It is composed of natural notes beginning on C. A typical example of music in the Ionian mode would be Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto in C major, or Vivaldi's Mandolin Concerto in C major.
