Dur duhr Your browser does not support the audio element. [ German ] Definition 1. Major; from the Latin "B durum", "hard B", the name used in Medieval times for B natural. 2. A French directive to a musician to perform an indicated passage harshly, with a harsh or ungraceful tone. See Also [English] major [French] majeur [Italian] maggiore [Spanish] mayor Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2013-02-14 19:04:22