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:''This page is about the root of a chord. For the ''n''-th root of an interval, see [[Radical interval]]. For the tonic of a scale, occasionally called its 'root', see [[Tonic]].'' | |||
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{{ | The '''root''' is a specific note that names and characterizes a given chord. Chords are often spoken about in terms of their root, their quality, and their extensions. The root of the chord often appears in the bass, although this is not always the case. When the chord is voiced such that the root is the lowest note, it is said to be in ''root position''. | ||
The '''root''' is a specific note that names and characterizes a given chord. | |||
Chords are often spoken about in terms of their root, their quality, and their extensions. | |||
The root of the chord often appears in the bass, although this is not always the case. | |||
When the chord is voiced such that the root is the lowest note, it is said to be in ''root position''. | |||
== In tertian harmony == | == In tertian harmony == | ||
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== In other types types of harmony == | == In other types types of harmony == | ||
If a chord is not composed of thirds, the root can be ambiguous. | If a chord is not composed of thirds, the root can be ambiguous. The chord may still be given a root, although there is no established procedure for doing so. | ||
The chord may still be given a root, although there is no established procedure for doing so. | |||
{{ | == See also == | ||
{{ | * [[Rooted interval]] | ||
* [[Uprooted interval]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 08:23, 8 May 2025
- This page is about the root of a chord. For the n-th root of an interval, see Radical interval. For the tonic of a scale, occasionally called its 'root', see Tonic.
The root is a specific note that names and characterizes a given chord. Chords are often spoken about in terms of their root, their quality, and their extensions. The root of the chord often appears in the bass, although this is not always the case. When the chord is voiced such that the root is the lowest note, it is said to be in root position.
In tertian harmony
If the chord can be voiced as a stack of thirds, then the root is typically the lowest note in the stack.
In other types types of harmony
If a chord is not composed of thirds, the root can be ambiguous. The chord may still be given a root, although there is no established procedure for doing so.
See also
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