minor triad
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A minor triad is a musical chord composed of three notes: a root, a minor third, and a perfect fifth. This structure creates a distinct sound that is fundamental to tonal music. In music theory, triads are classified by the intervals between their notes. A minor triad is defined by the interval of a minor third and a perfect fifth above the root note. Major and minor triads are considered consonant and form the basis of much Western harmony.123
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