major chord

chord having a root, a major third, and a perfect fifth
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major chord

Summary

major chord has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • major chord is a type of 3-note chord[2].
  • major chord's Commons category is recorded as Major chords[3].
  • major chord comprises fundamental[4].
  • major chord comprises major third[5].
  • major chord comprises perfect fifth[6].
  • major chord's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[7].
  • major chord's has characteristic is recorded as major mode[8].

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Definition and Type

major chord is a type of 3-note chord[2].

Use and Application

Components include fundamental[4], a role[9]; major third[5]; and perfect fifth[6].

Why It Matters

major chord has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

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  1. 5w ago · Shocksingularity · 2026-07-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has characteristic major mode
    Subclass of 3-note chord
    Instance of Q170439
    Has part(s) fundamental, major third, perfect fifth
    + 4 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P31]]: [[Q170439]]"
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