augmented triad
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An augmented triad is a musical chord composed of a major third and an augmented fifth. This creates a dissonant sound, unlike consonant major and minor triads. Triads, which form the basis of tonal harmony, consist of a root, third, and fifth. While dissonance is crucial for creating movement in music, augmented triads are specifically used for harmonic color rather than functional progression.123
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