Major Interval The interval between the keynote of a major scale and the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, or 7th of that scale.
Melodic Interval the distance in pitch between two notes. A stepwise movement up or down is the melodic interval of a second.
Interval The space between two notes.
Changing Note An unaccented and non-harmonic note that is passed by on the way to play a major third interval, most commonly in a downwards direction.
Mode A scale pattern consisting of set intervals of whole and half steps. The primary modes are Aeolian, Dorian, Ionian, Locrian, Lydian, Mixolydian, and Phrygian.
