Mastering Music Triads

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What is a music triad?

A five-note scale
A four-beat rhythm
A type of musical instrument
A three-note chord (correct)

What is the most basic form of a triad in music theory?

Major (correct)
Minor
Diminished
Augmented

How many notes are there in a music triad?

Two
Five
Four
Three (correct)

What are the three notes that make up a triad in music theory?

The three notes that make up a triad in music theory are the root, the third, and the fifth. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the interval between the root and the third in a triad?

The interval between the root and the third in a triad can be either a minor third (three semitones) or a major third (four semitones). Signup and view all the answers

What determines the interval between the third and the fifth in a triad?

The interval between the third and the fifth in a triad can be either a minor third or a major third, resulting in a diminished fifth (six semitones), perfect fifth (seven semitones), or augmented fifth (eight semitones) in relation to the root. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used interval above the root in Western classical, popular, and traditional music?

The most commonly used interval above the root in Western classical, popular, and traditional music is the perfect fifth. Signup and view all the answers

According to some 20th-century theorists, how do they define a triad?

According to some 20th-century theorists, a triad is defined as any combination of three different pitches, regardless of their specific intervals. Signup and view all the answers

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Music Triad Basics

A music triad is a group of three notes played simultaneously in harmony.

Structure of a Triad

The most basic form of a triad consists of a root, a third, and a fifth.
A triad contains three notes.

Intervals in a Triad

The interval between the root and the third in a triad is determined by the quality of the triad (major or minor).
The interval between the third and the fifth in a triad is determined by the quality of the triad (major or minor).

Common Intervals

The perfect fifth is the most commonly used interval above the root in Western classical, popular, and traditional music.

Theorists' Definition

According to some 20th-century theorists, a triad is defined as a simultaneous sounding of three pitches: the root, the major or minor third, and the perfect fifth.