A chord of three notes, typically consisting of a root, third, and fifth. Used in music theory contexts.
The triad is the foundation of chords.
This piece is composed solely of triads.
augmented chord; augmented triad
diminished chord; diminished triad
major chord; major triad
Compound of 三 (three) + 和音 (chord). A straightforward kanji-based term for the Western musical concept of a triad.