Seventh Chord
A four-note chord adding a seventh above the root to a triad
Category
harmony
Pronunciation
SEV-enth KORD
Origin
English
Length
103 words · 1 min read
About Seventh Chord
A seventh chord extends a triad by adding a note a seventh above the root. The most common type is the dominant seventh (major triad plus minor seventh), which creates a strong pull towards resolution.
More harmony terms
Dissonance
View all harmonyterms →Intervals or chords perceived as tense, unstable, and seeking resolution.
TriadA three-note chord built from stacked thirds
InversionThe process of flipping an interval or rearranging the notes of a chord so a different note is in the bass.
SuspensionA non-chord tone held over from the previous chord, creating tension
ResolutionThe move from a dissonant or unstable sonority to a consonant or stable one
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