Major 7th (M7)
The major 7th: 11 semitones, the widest tension — one half step shy of home.
The major 7th spans 11 semitones. In just intonation its frequency ratio is 15:8; in equal temperament it measures 1100 cents. Inverted, it becomes the minor 2nd. You can hear it inside chords such as maj7, maj9, m(maj7), maj7#11.