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In music, denotes a tonal mode (alongside major) that is often perceived as sad, soft, or melancholic.
Die Sonate wechselt von einem fröhlichen Dur zu einem nachdenklichen Moll.
The sonata changes from a cheerful major key to a reflective minor key.
In connection with a key, 'Moll' (minor) is treated like a name and is not declined. You say 'in c-Moll' (in C minor) or 'die Sonate in a-Moll' (the sonata in A minor).
Beethovens berühmte 5. Sinfonie steht in c-Moll.
Beethoven's famous 5th Symphony is in C minor.
'Moll' (minor) is often used in fixed musical terms. Common combinations are 'Moll-Akkord' (minor chord), 'Moll-Tonleiter' (minor scale), or 'Moll-Tonart' (minor key).
Ein Moll-Akkord besteht aus einem Grundton, einer kleinen Terz und einer reinen Quinte.
A minor chord consists of a root, a minor third, and a perfect fifth.
'Moll' (minor) is a technical term from music theory. Outside this context, the word is practically not used.
Im Musikunterricht lernen wir den Unterschied zwischen Dur und Moll.
In music class, we learn the difference between major and minor.
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According to the meanings given, Moll and Mol both refer to the same musical quality. Moll refers to the mode, while Mol is described here as referring to its soft or melancholic quality; no clear additional difference in usage is supported.
Das Stück steht in Moll und wirkt deshalb weich und melancholisch.
The piece is in a minor key and therefore sounds soft and melancholic.
Das Mol dieser Tonart wird als weich und melancholisch beschrieben.
The minor quality of this key is described as soft and melancholic.
