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Triads built on the note F.
Triads built on the note F.

A diminished triad is a musical chord composed of three notes: a root, a minor third, and a diminished fifth. This combination of intervals creates a dissonant sound. It is also referred to as a diminished chord. The system of triads, including the diminished triad, forms the foundation of tonal harmony in music.123

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