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Synonyms & Similar Words
minor key
minor scale
minor interval
diminished chord
augmented chord
seventh chord
major chord
harmonic minor
melodic minor
natural minor
minor triad
minor third
minor seventh
minor ninth
minor eleventh
minor thirteenth
minor chord progression
minor harmony
minor melody
minor mode
minor tonality
minor cadence
minor resolution
minor tension
minor release
minor phrase
minor period
Meaning of Minor Chord
a chord having a minor third and a perfect fifth
Definitions
- A chord consisting of a root note, a minor third, and a perfect fifth, typically producing a sad or somber sound
- * A chord that is based on the minor scale, often used in music to create a sense of tension or melancholy
Etymology of Minor Chord
The term "minor chord" originates from the Latin words "minor," meaning "less" or "smaller," and "chorda," meaning "string" or "cord," which referred to the strings of a musical instrument
The concept of minor chords has been used in music for centuries, with the term "minor" being used to describe the smaller or lesser interval between the root note and the third
Example Uses
- The song features a minor chord progression that creates a sense of sadness and longing
- * The musician used a minor chord to add tension to the melody
- * The minor chord at the end of the song creates a sense of resolution and finality
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
major chord
major key
major scale
major interval
augmented chord
diminished chord
suspended chord
resolved chord
consonant chord
harmonious chord
stable chord
tonic chord
dominant chord
subdominant chord
mediant chord
submediant chord
supertonic chord