Common Chord (Noun)
Meaning
A three-note major or minor chord; a note and its third and fifth tones.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The progression from one common chord to another smoothed out the entire harmony of the song.
- Musicians consider E minor a common chord because of its relative simplicity.
- Common chords in music typically consist of a note and its third and fifth tones.
- A good example of a common chord is C major, consisting of C, E, and G.
- The musician decided to use a progression of common chords to give the melody a more familiar feel.