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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]].''

:''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.

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''.

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 ==

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== 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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-:''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]].''
+:''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]].''
-{{wikipedia|Root (chord)}}
+{{Wikipedia|Root (chord)}}
-The '''root''' is a specific note that names and characterizes a given chord.
+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''.
-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 ==
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 == 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.
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+== See also ==
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+* [[Rooted interval]]
+* [[Uprooted interval]]
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